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OF 

THE  ZODIAC 


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FRANCIS  R  APPLETON 


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RECORDS  OF 

THE  ZODIAC 


AS  THEY  APPEAR  IN  THE  MINUTE  BOOKS 

1868-1915 


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THE  ZODIAC  DINING  CLUB,  founded  in  the 
City  of  New  York  in  the  year  1868  by  a  group 
of  well-known  men,  has  enjoyed  a  successful  and 
uninterrupted  career  of  forty-seven  years,  covering  a  period 
notable  for  the  marvelous  growth  and  development  of  the 
City,  and  the  marked  changes  which  have  taken  place  in 
social  life  and  customs.  These  Minutes  of  two  hundred  and 
seventy-two  meetings,  kept  as  they  have  been  with  great 
care,  cannot  fail  to  interest  those  who  have  shared  in  the 
proceedings  recorded,  as  well  as  many  who  will  recognize 
ties  of  blood  and  association  with  the  Original  Members 
of  The  Zodiac  and  their  successors. 

Possibly  some  future  student  searching  among  ancient 
records  may  find  in  this  volume  a  note  of  value  concerning 
the  life  and  manners  of  the  past. 


V 


CONSTITUTION 


Article  I.    This  Club  shall  be  known  as  The  Zodiac. 

Article  II.  It  shall  be  composed  of  twelve  members, 
which  number  shall  not  be  increased. 

Article  III.  Any  vacancy  which  may  occur  in  the  Club 
shall  be  filled  by  the  unanimous  choice  of  the  members. 

Article  IV.  The  Club  shall  meet  at  dinner  on  the  last 
Saturday  of  every  month  between  November  and  April  both 
inclusive. 

Article  V.  The  dinners  shall  be  given  at  the  New  York 
Club,  at  the  Union  Club  or  at  such  other  place  as  the 
majority  of  the  members  shall  decide. 

Article  VI.  Each  member  shall,  unless  absent  from  the 
country,  contribute  five  dollars  toward  defraying  the  expense 
of  each  of  the  regular  dinners,  and  the  cost  in  excess  of  this 
contribution  shall  be  borne  by  those  present  at  each  dinner. 

Article  VII.  At  each  monthly  meeting,  the  place  of  the 
next  meeting  shall  be  agreed  upon  and  a  caterer  shall  be 
chosen,  whose  duty  it  shall  be  to  make  the  necessary  arrange- 
ments for  the  ensuing  dinner. 

Article  VIII.  Besides  the  regular  dinners  above  provided 
for,  there  may  be  other  dinners  of  the  Club  on  the  last  Satur- 

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clay  of  each  of  the  remaining  months  of  the  year,  provided 
that  six  members  of  the  Club  shall  agree  thereto,  and  the  cost 
of  these  dinners  shall  be  entirely  defrayed  by  those  present. 


EDWARD  E.  POTTER 
J.   P.  GIRAUD  FOSTER 
EDWIN  A.  POST 
BROCKHOLST  CUTTING 
WM.  HOLLY  HUDSON 
HENRY  H.  WARD 
JAMES  H.  STRONG 
WM.  CUTTING 
A.  C.  MONSON 
W.   L.  CUTTING 
rich'd.  CHURCH 
J.  W.  CLENDENIN 


J.  HAMPDEN  ROBB 
LOUIS  MESIER 
EDWD.  A.  BIBBY 
H.  S.  FEARING 
G.  S.  BOWDOIN 
W.  TURNBULL 
PH.  SCHUYLER 
PETER  MARIE 
W.  F.  CHRYSTIE 
HENRY  W.  BIBBY 


New  York,  February      ,  1868 

CHARLES  LANIER 
HENRY  E.  HOWLAND 
OSMUN  LATROBE 
J.   PIERPONT  MORGAN 
S.   B.  FRENCH 
LEWIS  CASS  LEDYARD 
JOHN  G.  MILBURN 
FRANCIS  R.  APPLETON 
H.  WALTERS 

WILLIAM  BAYARD  CUTTING 
JOSEPH  H.  CHOATE 
NELSON  W.  ALDRICH 
ROBERT  BACON 
HENRY  VAN  DYKE 
J.   P.  MORGAN 
H.   P.  DAVISON 
R.  V.  LINDABURY 
F.   K.  STURGIS 


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ORIGINAL  MEMBERS 


EDWARD  E.   POTTER  JAMES  H.  STRONG 

J.   P.  GIRAUD  FOSTER  WILLIAM  CUTTING 

EDWIN  A.   POST  A.  C.  MONSON 

BROCKHOLST  CUTTING  W.   L.  CUTTING 

WILLIAM  HOLLY  HUDSON  RICHARD  CHURCH 

HENRY  H.  WARD  J.  W.  CLENDENIN 


At  the  eighth  meeting,  Saturday,  March  27th,  1869,  Mr. 
Strong  moved  that  "the  signs  of  the  Zodiac  be  assigned 
by  lot;  that  they  should  be  drawn  by  the  caterer  and  Mr. 
Hudson." 

The  caterer  and  Mr.  Hudson  proceeded  to  draw  with  the 
following  result: 


GEMINI  .... 

.  MR. 

POST 

TAURUS  .... 

MR. 

STRONG 

CANCER  .... 

MR. 

MONSON 

SCORPIO  .... 

MR. 

CHURCH 

LIBRA  

.  MR. 

FOSTER 

SAGITTARIUS        .  . 

MR. 

B.  CUTTING 

CAPRICORNUS 

MR. 

W.  L.  CUTTING 

AQUARIUS 

MR. 

W.  CUTTING 

VIRGO  

MR. 

WARD 

LEO  

MR. 

POTTER 

ARIES  .... 

MR. 

CLENDENIN 

PISCES  .... 

MR. 

HUDSON 

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THE  SIGNS 


ARIES 

J.  W.  Clendenin  February  29,  1868 

Henry  E.  Howland  Elected  February  23,  1901 

Henry  van  Dyke  Elected  December  28,  1912 

Richard  V.  Lindabury  Elected  December  4,  1914 

TAURUS 

James  H.  Strong  February  29,  1868 

Louis  Mesier  Elected  January    26,  1895 

John  G.  Milburn  Elected  November  25,  1905 

GEMINI 

Edwin  A.  Post  February  29,  1868 

William  Bayard  Cutting  Elected  January    30,  1909 

Robert  Bacon  '.    .    .    .  Elected  December  28,  1912 

CANCER 

A.  C.  Monson  February  29,  1868 

Osmun  Latrobe  Elected  March  29,  1902 

Frank  Knight  Sturgis  Elected  January  29,  191 5 

LEO 

Edward  E.  Potter  February  29,  1868 

J.  Hampden  Robb  Elected  March  29,  1890 

Joseph  H.  Choate  Elected  March  25,  191 1 

VIRGO 

Henry  H.  Ward  February  29,  1868 

Henry  S.  Fearing  Elected  February  22,  1873 

William  F.  Chrystie  Elected  January  28,  1888 

Lewis  Cass  Ledyard  Elected  December  27,  1902 

si 


LIBRA 

J.  P.  G.  Foster  February  29,  1868 

Peter  Marie  Elected  January  29,  1887 

J.  Pierpont  Morgan  Elected  November  28,  1903 

J.  P.  Morgan  Elected  November  29,  1913 

SCORPIO 

Richard  Church  February  29,  1868 

Francis  R.  Appleton  Elected  January  26,  1907 

SAGITTARIUS 

Brockholst  Cutting  February  29,  1868 

Edward  A.  Bihby  Elected  January  29,  1870 

George  S.  Bowdoin  Elected  February  28,  1880 

Henry  P.  Davison  Elected  January  31,  1914 

CAPRICORNUS 

W.  L.  Cutting  February  29,  1868 

Philip  Schuyler  Elected  January  30,  1886 

Henry  Walters  Elected  January  26,  1907 

AQUARIUS 

William  Cutting  February  29,  1868 

Charles  Lanier  Elected  November  27,  1897 

PISCES 

William  Holly  Hudson  February  29,  1868 

William  Turnbull  Elected  January  31,1880 

Henry  W.  Bibby  Elected  January  27,  1894 

Seth  Barton  French  Elected  December  27,  1902 

Nelson  W  Aldrich  Elected  March  25,  191 1 


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THE  SECRETARIES 

WILLIAM  CUTTING   AQUARIUS 

JAMES  H.  STRONG   TAURUS 

PETER  MARIE   LIBRA 

JAMES  W.  CLENDENIN   ARIES 

HENRY  W.  BIBBY   PISCES 

LOUIS  MESIER   TAURUS 

J.  HAMPDEN  ROBB   LEO 

FRANCIS  R.  APPLETON   SCORPIO 


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HONORARY  RETIRED  LIST 


James  H.  Strong — Taurus 
Retired  November  24,  1894 


Edwin  A.  Post — Gemini 
Retired  November  28,  1908 


Richard  Church — Scorpio 
Retired  January  26,  1907 


Osmun  Latrobe — Cancer 
Retired  December  30,  19 14 


THE  MINUTES 


The  Zodiac 


FIRST  MEETING 


It  having  been  decided,  at  an  informal  meeting,  to 
have  the  Initiatory  Dinner  at  t lie  New  York  Club  House, 
on  this  Saturday,  February  2()th,  1868,  the  following  gen- 
tlemen are  present:  Edward  E.  Potter,  J.  P.  Giraud  Foster, 
Edwin  A.  Post,  Brockholst  Cutting,  Wm.  Holly  Hudson, 
Henry  H.  Ward,  James  H.  Strong,  Alonzo  C.  Monson, 
Walter  L.  Cutting,  Wm.  Cutting,  Sec'y.  J.  W.  CIcndcnin. 

Caterer. — Gcn'I.  Edward  E.  Potter  having  been  se- 
lected to  act  as  caterer,  presented  the  following  menu: 

Oysters  on  the  deep  shell 

Potage  a  la  Bagrancion 
Hors-d'oeuvres       Bouchees  a  la  Reine 

Terrapins  a  la  Maryland 
Entrees  Filets  de  volaille  au  Supreme 

Asparagus 

Roman  punch 
Roast  Saddle  of  mutton  —  String  beans 

Lettuce  —  Cheese  —  Pudding  glace 

Mixed  cakes  —  Fruits 

In  addition  to  the  Wines  &c.  ordered  by  the  caterer, 
the  following  contributions  were  presented 

By  Mr.  Foster  Chateau  Lafite  1848 

"    "    Hudson  (Blandy  ?)  Madeira 

"   "    Ward  Brigham's  Amontillado  1840 

"    "    Potter  Jamaica  rum  saved  from  the  wreck  of  the  '  Lambs' 

Mr.  A.  C.  Monson  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next 
meeting  to  be  held  at  the  New  York  Club  House,  March 
28th  proxo. 

On  motion,  the  question  of  adopting  a  name  for  this 
Association  was  referred  to  the  following  committee:  Edwd. 
E.  Potter  Chairman,  H.  H.  Ward,  Wm.  Cutting. 

3 


SECOND  MEETING 

Saturday  March  28th,  1868  New  York  Club  House 

Present:  A.  C.  Monson,  caterer;  Edward  E.  Potter, 
J.  P.  Giraud  Foster,  Edwin  A.  Post,  Henry  H.  Ward,  Wm. 
Holly  Hudson,  Brockholst  Cutting,  Walter  L.  Cutting, 
Wm.  Cutting. 

Menu:  Little  neck  clams  French  peas 

Potage  —  Printanier  Roast  —  Chapon  aux  truffes 

Fish  —  Striped  bass  Lettuce  —  Cheese 

Sauce  Hollandaise  Ice-cream,  Napolitaine 

Releves  —  Marrow  bones  —  Spring  lamb     Oranges  —  Bananas 

The  following  contributions  of  wines  were  made: 

Montrachet  by  Mr.  Foster 

Latour  Blanche  "    "  Monson 

Laubenheimer  1858  "    "  Post 

Sherry  "    "  " 

Madeira  Brahmin  1828  "    "  Ward 

Plantation  rum  "    "  Monson 

It  was  decided  that  the  next  and  last  regular  meeting 
this  season  should  be  at  the  American  Jockey  Club  House 
at  Jerome  Park,  Saturday,  April  25th,  with  Mr.  Wm.  Cutting 
as  caterer. 


The  cost  of  this  dinner  was  Dinner  85.00 

Wines,  &c.  3.43 


58.43 


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THIRD  MEETING 


Saturday  April  25th,  1868     American  Jockey  Club  House,  Jerome  Park 

Present:  Edward  E.  Potter,  J.  P.  Giraud  Foster,  Edwin 
A.  Post,  Win.  Holly  Hudson,  Henry  H.  Ward,  James  H. 
Strong,  A.  C.  Monson,  W.  L.  Cutting,  caterer  Wm.  Cut- 
ting, Sec'y.  J.  W.  Clendenin. 

Menu:      Soup  —  Printaniere  Broiled  chicken 


Cost  of  dinner  excessively  extortionate. 
Mr.  H.  H.  Ward  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next 
regular  meeting  in  November  next,  at  the  New  York  Club. 


Fish  —  Salmon  —  Shad 
Bouchees  a  la  Reine 
Roast  lamb  —  green  peas 


Tomato  salad  —  Gruyere  cheese 
Ice-cream  —  Beignets  souffles 
Apples  —  Oranges  —  Bananas 


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FOURTH  MEETING 


Saturday  November  28th,  1868 


New  York  Club  House 


Present:  H.  H.  Ward,  caterer;  Edward  E.  Potter, 
J.  W.  Clendenin,  A.  C.  Monson,  Win.  Holly  Hudson,  W.  L. 
Cutting,  Brockholst  Cutting,  Wm.  Cutting. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Soup  —  Consomme  a  la  Royale 
Petites  bouchees  a  la  Reine 
Fish  —  Salmon  trout 

Sauces  Hollandaise  et  Genoise 
Releves  —  Saddle  of  mutton 
Pommes  de  terre  a  la  Duchesse 
—  Haricots  verts 


Entrees  —  Chartreuse  de  perdreaux 
Cauliflower 

Crepes  a  la  Provencale 
Roast  —  Canvas-back  ducks 
Mixed  salad  —  Cheese 
Marrow  bones 

Entremets  Sucres  —  Coques  habillees 
Assorted  fruits 


The  following  were  the  donations  of  wines,  &c. 


Latour  blanche  1847 
Caswell  Sherry 
Laginsland  (Rhein)  1862 

Madeira 


Cost: 


by  Mr.  Monson 
"   "  Ward 

imported  by  W.  C.  Otis  and  presented  by  Mr. 
Ward. 

The  Otis  wine  from  Chs.  L.  Livingston  by  W.  L. 
Cutting. 


Dinner 
Wines  &c. 


S4.80 
6.13 


Mr.  J.  P.  Giraud  Foster  was  chosen  as  next  caterer, 
the  dinner  to  be  given  at  Delmonicos. 

At  this  meeting  many  other  important  questions  and 
business  discussed,  the  matrimonial  pool  was  sold,  a  copy 
of  the  bids  accompanies  these  minutes. 

Note. — Allusions  to  bets  and  pools  are  retained  as  they  appear  in  the  minutes,  but 
these  bets  and  pools  do  not  appear  "at  the  back  of  the  book"  in  this  printed  copy. 


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FIFTH  MEETING 


Saturday  December  26th,  1868  Delmonico's  14th  St. 

Present:  J.  P.  Giraud  Foster,  caterer;  H.  H.  Ward, 
W.  L.  Cutting,  Edw.  E.  Potter,  Win.  Holly  Hudson,  Brock- 
hoist  Cutting,  Edwin  A.  Post,  James  H.  Strong,  Wm.  Cutting. 

Menu:   Huitres  Sorbet 

Consomme  a  la  Brunoise  Canvas-back  ducks 

Bass,  Hollandaise  Fromages 

Selle  de  mouton  a  1'Anglaise  Excellent  au  cafe 

Souffles  de  cailles  Fruits,  etc.  —  Dessert 
Choux-fleurs  Villevoy 

Cost  of  dinner,  without  wine,  54.00 

Walter  L.  Cutting  was  chosen  caterer  for  the  next 
meeting  to  be  at  Delmonico's. 


/ 


SIXTH  MEETING 


Saturday,  January  30th,  1869 


Delmonico's 


Present:  Walter  L.  Cutting,  caterer;  H.  H.  Ward,  Ed- 
ward E.  Potter,  Wm.  Holly  Hudson,  J.  W.  Clendenin,  Edwin 
A.  Post,  Wm.  Cutting,  Jas.  H.  Strong. 


Mr.  E.  H.  Coster  presented  thro'  Mr.  W.  L.  Cutting 
a  bottle  of  Madeira  known  as  the  Gerard  Coster  Wine. 

The  innocent  beverage  of  the  Lambs,  known  as  "Lambs 
Milk"  was  introduced  at  this  meeting  and  adopted  as  the 
special  beverage  of  this  Association. 

Mr.  Wm.  Cutting  having  tendered  his  resignation  as 
secretary,  the  same  was  on  motion  accepted,  and  Mr.  James 
H.  Strong  was  unanimously  elected  secretary  to  fill  the 
vacancy. 

Mr.  Edwin  A.  Post  was  chosen  caterer  for  the  next 
meeting  to  be  held  at  the  New  York  Club  House. 


Menu:  Huitres 


Sorbet 

Cailles  rotises  —  Salade 
Charlotte  a  la  Parisienne 
Biscuits  Tortoni 
Fruits  —  Desserts 


Consomme  aux  quenelles 
Bass  —  Sauce  Hollandaise 
Selle  de  mouton  a  I'Anglaise 
Grenades  de  volaille  a  la  Perigord 


Cost  of  dinner  without  wine,  $4. 


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SEVENTH  MEETING 


Saturday  February  27th,  1869  New  York  Club  House 

Present:  Jas.  H.  Strong,  acting  caterer  in  place  of  Ed. 
A.  Post,  who  was  prevented  from  acting;  Walter  L.  Cut- 
ting, Wm.  Holly  Hudson,  J.  W.  Clendenin,  H.  H.  Ward, 
Edward  E.  Potter,  Wm.  Cutting. 


Menu:  Huttres 

Bisque  de  crabes 
Consomme  a  la  Royale 
Filets  de  sole  au  vin  blanc 
Olives  —  Celery 
Selle  de  mouton  a  l'Anglaise 
Petits  pois  francos 


Croquettes  de  pommes  de  terre 
Chartreuse  of  guinea-chicken 
Red-head  ducks 

Lettuce  —  Fromages  de  Brie  &  Roquefort 
Ices —  Excellent  au  caf£ 
Fruits  assortis 


Mr.  Clendenin  was  chosen  caterer  for  the  next  meet- 
ing at  the  New  York  Club  House. 


Cost  of  dinner  S4.00 
Wines  &e.  $1.35 


EIGHTH  MEETING 

Saturday,  March  27th,  1869  New  York  Club  House 


Present:  J.  W.  CIcncIcnin,  caterer;  Edward  E.  Potter, 
J.  P.  Giraud  Foster,  Wm.  Holly  Hudson,  Henry  H.  Ward, 
Wm.  Cutting,  W.  L.  Cutting,  Richard  Church,  James  H. 
Strong. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Puree  d'asperges 

Consomme  de  volaille  aii  quenelles 
Alose  Grillee,  Sauce  Hollandaise 
Concombres  —  Olives  —  C£leri 
Terrapins  a  l'Augustin 
Celeri  au  jus  —  Petit  pois  francais 


Chapon  au  truffes 

Salade  de  tomate  au  Bermuda 

Laitue  de  Boston 

Fromage  de  Brie  &  Roquefort 

Glace  Napolitaine 

Fruits  assortis 

Caf6  noir 


Cost  of  dinner 
Wines 


85.82 

$4.33  per  head 


Wines: 


Chablis  No.  1 
Hay  Sherry 
Champagne 
Lambs  Milk 
Bordeaux 
Burgundy 
Port 
Madeira 


by  W.  L.  Cutting 
"  Richard  Church 


Meeting  called  to  order  and  Mr.  R.  Church  ap- 
pointed caterer  for  next  meeting  24th  April  to  be  held  at 
Delmonico's. 

The  Committee  on  the  name  of  the  Association  were 
relieved  at  their  own  request. 

Mr.  Ward,  seconded  by  Mr.  Foster,  moved  that  the 
name  of  the  Association  shall  be  The  Zodiac.  Carried  unan- 
imously. 

10 


Mr.  Foster  moved  that  the  construction  of  the  Con- 
stitution is  that  no  person  not  a  member  of  the  Association 
should  be  admitted  at  any  meeting.  Carried. 

Mr.  Strong  moved  that  the  Signs  of  The  Zodiac  be 
assigned  to  members  by  lot  and  that  they  should  be  drawn 
by  the  caterer  and  Mr.  Hudson.  Carried. 

The  caterer  and  Mr.  Hudson  proceeded  to  draw  with 
the  following  result : 


Gemini 

Mr. 

Post 

Taurus 

« < 

Strong 

Cancer 

ft 

M on son 

Scorpio 

<  < 

Church 

Libra 

<  < 

Foster 

Sagittarius 

<  < 

B.  Cutting 

Capricornus 

«< 

W.  L.  Cutting 

Aquarius 

<« 

W.  Cutting 

Virgo 

c< 

Ward 

Leo 

<< 

Potter 

Aries 

<  < 

Clendenin 

Pisces 

<< 

Hudson 

After  discussing  much  punch  made  by  the  caterer  and 
making  several  bets  recorded  in  the  last  part  of  this  book 
the  meeting  adjourned. 


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NINTH  MEETING 


Saturday,  April  24th,  1869 


Delmonico's 


Present:  R.  Church,  caterer;  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  H.  H. 
Ward,  E.  E.  Potter,  E.  A.  Post,  W.  L.  Cutting,  W.  H.  Hud- 
son, Wm.  Cutting,  J.  H.  Strong. 


Menu:  Huttres 

ConsommS  Printanier 
Truite,  sauce  Genevoise 
Selle  d'agneau  au  tomate  farcie 
Poulet  a  1'Aquitaine 


Sorbet 

Becassines 

Salade 

Glace  de  choux-fleurs 
Fruits  et  dessert 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 

Sherry  Amontillado 
Schloss  Johannisberger 
Champagne  Delmonico 
Ponche  a  la  Romaine 
Bordeaux  Pichon  Longueville 
Romanee 

Madeira  Leacock  very  good 
Murdock  good 
Brahmin  extra  good 

Brandy 
Rum 

Schloss  Johannisberger 
Madeira  Leacock  &  Murdock 
Brahmin 

Brandy 
Rum 


presented  by  J.  P.  G.  Foster 
for  trial 

presented  by  H.  H.  Ward 

"  W.  L.  Cutting 
"  E.  E.  Potter 


The  caterer,  Brother  Scorpio,  had  cards  beautifully 
executed  of  the  Signs  of  The  Zodiac  placed  respectively  on 
the  members'  plates. 

The  minutes  of  the  previous  meeting  were  read  and 
approved. 

12 


Brother  Pisces  was  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meet- 
ing to  be  held  in  November  and  the  place  selected  was  the 
New  York  Club. 

Brother  Libra  moved  that  an  extra  meeting  be  held  in 
May  and  that  Brother  Gemini  be  caterer  and  appoint  the 
place  giving  due  notice  to  all  members  who  wish  to  partake. 

All  present  joining  except  Bro.  Scorpio.  Carried. 

Brother  Scorpio  invites  the  Zodiacs  to  dine  with  him 
on  his  birthday  the  15th  June  1869  at  Bclvidcre. 

Brother  Libra  moves  that  Bro.  Scorpio's  invitation  be 
accepted.  Carried. 

Brother  Virgo  moves  that  at  the  extra  meeting  in  May 
each  member  has  the  privilege  of  inviting  any  one  person 
he  wishes  on  giving  notice  to  the  caterer  five  days  in  advance 
of  the  meeting.  Brother  Aquarius  moves  to  lay  the  motion 
on  the  table.  Lost. 

Previous  question  carried.    Resolution  carried. 

After  much  conviviality  and  hilarity,  the  meeting  ad- 
journed. 

{Note  by  Secl'y. — The  May  meeting  did  not  come  off  in  consequence  of  the  diffi- 
culty in  finding  an  appropriate  place.) 


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TENTH  MEETING 


Saturday  Nov'r.  27th,  1869 


New  York  Club  House 


Present:  Wm.  H.  Hudson,  Pisces,  caterer;  H.  H.  Ward, 
Virgo;  J.  W.  Clcndcnin,  Aries;  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  Libra;  E. 
A.  Post,  Gemini;  A.  C.  Monson,  Cancer;  W.  L.  Cutting, 
Capricornus;  E.  E.  Potter,  Leo. 


Menu:  Hultres 

Consomme  a  la  Royale 

Petite  bouchee  a  la  Reine 

Bass  a  la  Chambord 

Chartreuse  de  perdreaux 

Pommes  a  la  Duchesse 

Boudin  a  la  Richelieu 

Petits  pois  francais — Haricots  verts 

Terrapin  a  1'Augustin 


Choux-fleurs  a  la  Hollandaise 
Sorbets 

Red-head  ducks 
Jelly  de  groseille 
Salad  de  laitue  et  celeri 
Fromage  de  Brie 
Glace  Napolitaine 
Fruits 
Cafe 


Wines:  Vin  de  Grave 
Pemartin 

Steinberger  Cabinet 

Roederer  Imperial 

Sherry 

Lamb  punch 

Chateau  Margaux 

Madeira  of  1809,  1810  &  1812 


presented  by  S.  Ward 

presented  by  H.  H.  Ward 

presented  by  W.  H.  Hudson 
from  Charles  Livingston  through 
W.  L.  Cutting. 


Brother  Gemini  appointed  Secty.  pro  tern. 

Brother  Pisces  produced  pickled  scallops,  which  were 
pronounced  admirable. 

S.  L.  Ward  presented  a  cheese  to  the  Signs,  which  was 
ordered  to  be  stored  in  a  jar  for  the  next  meeting. 

The  memory  of  our  lost  Brother  Sagittarius  was  drunk 
standing  and  in  silence. 

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It  was  resolved  that  the  next  regular  dinner  take  place 
on  the  1 8th  Dee'r.  instead  of  the  25th,  the  regular  day, 
&  that  the  dinner  be  at  the  New  York  Club. 

The  election  of  a  brother  to  take  the  place  of  Brother 
Sagittarius  be  postponed  to  the  next  meeting. 

{Note. — At  an  informal  meeting  Deer,  it  was  agreed  that  the  dinner  of 

Dec'r  18th  be  further  postponed  to  the  2d  of  Jan'y.  1870.) 


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ELEVENTH  MEETING 


Sunday  Jan'y  2d  1870. 


Postponed  from  25th  Dec'r  1869 

At  New  York  Club 


Present:  Edwin  A.  Post,  caterer;  A.  C.  Monson,  H. 
H.  Ward,  Walter  L.  Cutting,  Wm.  Holly  Hudson,  J.  P.  G. 
Foster,  Wm.  Cutting,  J.  W.  Clendenin,  James  H.  Strong. 


Menu:  Hultres 

Potage  —  Terrapins 

Consomme  —  Royal 

Bass  au  gratin 

Selle  de  mouton  a  I'Anglaise 

Pommes  Duchesse  —  Haricots  verts 

Vol-au-vent  a  la  Toulouse 


Petits  pois  francais 
Cepes  farcis  a  la  Dunelles 
Faisans  Anglais 
Salade  de  laitue  ceMeri 
Fromage  de  Roquefort  &  Brie 
Boudin  glace  a  la  Nesselrode 
Fruits  —  Dessert  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Chablis 

De  Wolf  Sherry 

Rauenthaler  Berg 

Champagne,  Roederer,  dry  Sillery 

Brown  Sherry  of  1818 

Punch  a  la  Romaine 

Bordeaux,  Latour,  1862 

Madeira,  1st  Marchioness,  1807 

2d— 3d  Rapid,  1818 

Rum 


presented  by  H.  H.  Ward 


presented  by  E.  A.  Post 


presented  by  E.  A.  Post 

"  W.  L.  Cutting 


Minutes  of  last  two  meetings  read  and  approved. 

Mr.  Monson  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  on  the 
29th  Jan'y  to  be  held  at  the  New  York  Club. 

Brother  Cancer  nominates  Mr.  Edward  A.  Bibby  to  fill 
the  vacancy  existing.    No  other  nomination  was  made. 

Each  member  placed  his  vote  in  a  sealed  envelope  and 
handed  it  to  the  Sect'y.  who  was  instructed  to  hold  them 
till  the  votes  of  the  two  absent  members  were  received  and 
then  to  open  them  all.    If  an  election  was  consummated  to 

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announce  the  result  to  the  person  chosen  before  the  next 
Regular  Meeting. 

Brother  Gemini,  in  addition  to  the  many  fine  wines  he 
had  already  produced,  opened  a  bottle  called  Monongehela 
W  hiskey,  which  was  pronounced  by  the  Signs  present  after 
deep  thought  &  much  tasting  to  be  the  best  peach  brandy 
ever  drunk.  It  even  improved  the  rum  punch  made  by 
Aries  out  of  the  rum  presented  by  Capricornus,  which  was 
said  to  be  the  highest  praise  possible. 

The  meeting  adjourned  after  sundry  pools  recorded  in 
back  part  of  this  book. 

14th  January  1870 
The  votes  of  the  two  members  who  were  absent  from 
the  meeting  of  the  2d  Jany.  having  been  received,  the  Secty. 
as  directed  opened  the  envelopes  and  found  that  Mr.  Ed- 
ward A.  Bibby  had  eleven  votes  and  he  is  therefore  elected 
a  member  of  the  Zodiacs. 

Taurus, 

Sect'y. 


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TWELFTH  MEETING 


Saturday  Jan'y  29  1870 


New  York  Club 


Present:  H.  H.  Ward,  A.  C.  Monson,  Ed  A.  Post, 
Ed  E.  Potter,  Walter  L.  Cutting,  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  J.  W. 
Clendenin,  William  Cutting,  James  H.  Strong. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Consomme  a  la  Royale 
Petites  bouchees  a  la  Reine 
Bass  bouille,  sauces  Genoise  et  Hollandaise 
Selle  de  mouton  a  l'Anglaise 
Pommes  de  terre  a  la  Duchesse  —  Haricots 
verts 

Salmis  de  cailles  a  la  Dauphine 
Petits  pois  francais 


Cepes  grilles  au  naturel 
Chapon  aux  truffes 
Salade  de  laitue 
Fromage  de  Roquefort  &  Brie 
Celeri,  mayonnaise 
L'Emigrante  en  glace 
Omelette  soufflee 
Fruits  —  Cafe1 


Wines:  Schloss  Johannisberger,  1848 
Madeira 

Latour  Blanche,  1847 

Champagne 

Punch  a  la  Regence 

Lafite 

Rum 

Peach  Brandy  or  Monongahela  Whiskey 
Liqueurs 


presented  by  A.  C.  Monson 
"  H.  H.  Ward 
"  A.  C.  Monson 


presented  by  W.  L.  Cutting 
"  E.  A.  Post 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

The  Sect'y  announced  that  Mr.  Ed.  A.  Bibby  received 
an  unanimous  vote.    Mr.  Bibby  was  then  declared  elected. 

Mr.  William  Cutting  was  appointed  caterer  for  the 
next  meeting  to  be  held  at  the  New  York  Club. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


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THIRTEENTH  MEETING 


Saturday  February  26th,  1870 


New  York  Club 


Present:  William  Cutting,  caterer;  J.  W.  Clendcnin, 
J.  P.  G.  Foster,  H.  H.  Ward,  W.  L.  Cutting,  Edwin  A. 
Post,  Wm.  H.  Hudson,  Ed.  E.  Potter,  Ed.  A.  Bibby,  James 
H.  Strong. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Printaniere  soup 

Bass  bouille  a  la  Hollandaise  et  Genoise 
Petites  bouchees  a  la  Reine 
Ballotines  de  volaille 
Petits  pois  fran^ais 
Croquettes  de  pommes  de  terre 
Selle  de  mouton  a  I'Anglaise 


Marrow-bones 
Salade  de  laitue 

Fromage  de  Roquefort  &  de  Brie 

Omelette  soufflee 

Biscuit  glace 

Fruits  &  dessert 

Cafe 


Wines:  Chnblis 

Brown  Sherry 
Champagne,  sample 

Mumm's  Dry 
Punch  a  la  Romaine 
Chateau  Margaux,  1858 
Sherry,  Exhibition 
Madeira,  1826 
Old  Madeira 
Madeira,  Constitution 
Liqueurs 
Livingston  Rum 


Presented  by  H.  H.  Ward 


Presented  by  J.  P.  G.  Foster 
"   Wm.  Cutting 
"   Wm.  Cutting 
"   W.  H.  Hudson 

"   W.  L.  Cutting 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Mr.  Edward  E.  Potter  appointed  caterer  for  the  next 
meeting  to  be  held  at  the  New  York  Club. 

The  Club  then  proceeded  to  the  initiation  of  Brother 
Sagittarius,  some  time  after  which  the  Club  adjourned. 


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FOURTEENTH  MEETING 


26th  March  1870 


New  York  Club 


Present:  Edward  E.  Potter,  caterer;  H.  H.  Ward,  Wm. 
H.  Hudson,  W.  L.  Cutting,  Ed.  A.  Bibby,  J.  P.  G.  Foster, 
Edwin  A.  Post,  A.  C.  Monson,  J.  W.  CIcndenin,  J.  H.  Strong. 


Menu:  Oysters 
Bisque 

Boiled  shad,  butter  sauce 
Saddle  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 
Potato  croquettes  —  String  beans 
Salmi,  Redheads —  French  peas 

Wines:  Sauternes,  Johnston 
Hay  Sherry 
Liebfraumilch 
Dry  Sillery 
Chateau  Lafite,  1865 
Roman  punch 
Bloomfield  Sherry 
Madeira,  Mentor 

Black  Cork,  City  Hotel 
Old  Port  from  C.  Livingston 
Madeira,  Juno 

Old  Peach  Brandy,  90  years  old 
Livingston  Rum 


Pea-hen,  roasted  bread  sauce* 
Salad  of  lettuce  —  Cheese 
Nesselrode  pudding 
Fruits  and  dessert 
Coffee 

•  By  W.  Holly  Hudson. 

presented  by  J.  W.  Clendenin 


presented  by  H.  H.  Ward 

"  J.  P.  G.  Foster 
"  A.  C.  Monson 
"  W.  L.  Cutting 
"  E.  A.  Bibby 
"  A.  C.  Monson 
"  W.  L.  Cutting 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Mr.  J.  P.  G.  Foster  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next 
meeting  to  be  held  at  Delmonico's. 

Mr.  Monson  moved  that  the  Secretary  of  the  Zodiacs 
be  directed  to  purchase  for  the  Club  the  large  china  punch 
bowl  presented  to  the  New  York  Club  by  Mr.  Geo.  Wella, 
and  the  punch  ladle  presented  by  Mr.  Archie  Dickson  to  the 
same,  in  case  the  furniture  of  the  New  York  should  be 
sold.  Carried. 

Punch  made  of  the  Livingston  rum  and  Monson's  Peach 
Brandy  by  the  caterer. 

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FIFTEENTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 

Present:  H.  H.  Ward,  caterer;  W. 
Clendenin,  A.  C.  Monson,  J.  H.  Strong. 


30th  April  1870 
I.   I  ludson,  J.  \\  . 


Becassines  r6tises 
Salade 

Peches  a  la  Conti 
Excellent  au  cafe 
Fruits  —  dessert 
Cafe 


H.  H.  W. 
H.  H.  W. 


Menu:  Clams 

Consomme  aux  quenelles 

Truites,  Genevoise 

Filet  de  boeuf  a  la  Metignat 

Ailes  de  poulet  aux  concombres 

Asparagus 

Wines:  Chablis 

Caswell  Sherry 

Johannisberger  Blue  Seal  in  memory  of 

G.  S.  Bowdoin 
Champagne,  Delmonico's 
Romanee 
Lafite  58 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

The  punch  bowl  belonging  to  New  York  Club  was 
bought  at  the  sale  for  Si 75. 

The  ladle  having  been  presented  to  H.  H.  Ward,  Presi- 
dent of  the  New  York  Club,  by  the  Board  of  Directors, 
could  not  therefore  be  purchased. 

J.  P.  G.  Foster  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next 
meeting,  Novr.  26th,  place  Delmonicos. 

Punch  was  made  by  J.  W.  Clendenin,  of  Antigua  rum 
presented  by  H.  H.  Ward  and  pronounced  "better  as  good." 

The  meeting  then  adjourned. 


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SIXTEENTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


Nov  r.  26th  1870 


Present:  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  caterer;  Wm.  H.  Hudson,  H. 
H.  Ward,  Ed  A.  Bibby,  W.  L.  Cutting,  Edwin  A.  Post, 
Richard  Church,  J.  W.  Clendcnin. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Consomme  Napier 

Bass  —  Hollandaise 

Selle  de  chevreuil,  sauce  aux  groseilles 

Filets  de  volailie  a  la  Patti 


Sorbet  au  Kirsch 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Salade 

Glaces  aux  noisettes 
Fruits —  Dessert,  &c. 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 

Sherry,  Delmonico 
Pommard 
Clos  de  Vougeot 

Magnum  Madeira  from  Baltimore 
Ludlow  Madeira  from  Chas.  L.  Livingston 
O.  O.  Habersham 
Grenada  Rum,  1846 
Santa  Cruz  Rum 


presented  by  Edwin  A.  Post 
"  W.  L.  Cutting 
"  J.  P.  G.  Foster 
"  J.  P.  G.  Foster 
"  R.  Church 


The  Baltimore  Madeira  presented  by  Gemini  which 
was  bottled  before  1827  was  pronounced  "High  Cockolorum" 
or  Cockrouchy. 

Pisces  gave  the  health  of  the  absent  Signs  which  was 
drained. 

The  Santa  Cruz  rum  of  1807  presented  by  Scorpio 
was  voted  too  good  for  a  toddy  and  reserved  for  a  test  rum. 
The  toddy  was  made  of  the  Grenada  rum  presented  by 
Libra,  by  Aries.  Gemini  was  named  as  caterer  for  the 
next  meeting  to  be  held  at  Delmonicos  31st  Dec'r  1870. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


22 


SEVENTEENTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


31st  Dec'r  1870 


Present:  J.  P.  Giraud  Foster,  caterer,  acting  for  E.  A. 
Post;  H.  H.  Ward,  W.  L.  Cutting,  Ed  E.  Potter,  William 
Cutting,  Ed  A.  Bibby,  J.  W.  Clendenin,  Jas.  H.  Strong. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Consomme  Rachel 

Bass  au  gratin 

Selle  de  mouton  Anglaise 

Cuisses  de  volaille  Macedoine 

Choux-fleurs  au  gratin 


Sorbet 

Faisans  anglais 
Pouding  Nesselrode 
Fromages 
Fruits  &  Dessert 
Cafe 


Wines:  Chablis 

Pale  Sherry 

Champagne,  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Clos  de  Vougeot 
Brown  Sherry 
Madeira,  Wilson  Hunt 


presented  by  Wm.  Cutting 


presented  by  Wm.  Cutting 
"J.  P.  G.  Foster 


Minutes  of  the  last  two  meetings  read  and  approved. 
The  health  of  the  absent  Signs  proposed  by  Virgo  and 
drunk. 

Aquarius  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  meeting 
to  be  held  at  the  Union  Club  28  Jan'y.  1871. 

Toddy  made  of  Grenada  rum  presented  by  J.  P.  G. 
Foster. 

After  drinking  to  the  Old  and  New  Year,  the  meeting 
adjourned. 


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EIGHTEENTH  MEETING 


Union  Club 


28  Jan'y  1871 


Present:  William  Cutting,  caterer;  Edwin  A.  Post,  J. 
P.  Giraud  Foster,  Richard  Church,  Henry  H.  Ward,  A.  C. 
Monson,  J.  W.  Clendenin,  Edward  A.  Bibby,  Walter  L. 
Cutting,  James  H.  Strong. 


Menu :   Raw  Oysters 

Consomme  a  la  Royale 
Bouchees  a  la  Reine 
Bass  a  la  Hollandaise 
Saddle  of  mutton 
Peas  —  String  beans 
Potatoes  a  la  Parisienne 
Marrow-bones  on  toast 


Roman  punch 

Canvas-back  ducks 

Celery,  mayonnaise 

Salad  —  Cheese 

Tutti-frutti 

Fruits 

Coffee 


Wines:  Chablis 

Pale  Sherry 
Latour  Blanche 
Champagne,  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Latour  '64 

Johnson's  Madeira  (Purdy's  wine) 
Grenada  Rum 


presented  by  Wm.  Cutting 
"  A.  C.  Monson 

presented  by  W.  L.  Cutting 
"  J.  P.  G.  Foster 
"   J.  P.  G.  Foster 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Edward  A.  Bibby  was  appointed  as  caterer  of  the  next 
meeting  on  25th  Feby.,  place  Brunswick  Hotel. 

Toddy  made  of  Grenada  rum  presented  by  J.  P.  G. 
Foster,  by  Bro.  Aries. 

Bro.  Cancer  proposed  the  health  of  the  absent  Signs, 
which  was  drunk. 

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A  resolution  was  offered  In  Bro.  Cancer  that  each 
one  of  the  Signs  should  have  his  photograph  taken  and 
presented  to  the  Club  on  the  next  meeting  and,  for  the 
sake  of  uniformity,  to  have  them  taken  by  Kurtz,  the  size 
to  be  "Imperial  Carte  de  Visitc"  and  that  Bro.  Gemini 
be  appointed  a  committee  of  one  to  arrange  with  Mr.  Kurtz. 

Some  bets  were  made  and  a  pool  sold  which  are  recorded 
in  the  back  of  this  book,  after  which  the  meeting  adjourned. 


25 


NINETEENTH  MEETING 


Brunswick  House 


25th  February  1871 


Present:  Walter  L.  Cutting,  caterer;  Edward  A.  Bibby, 
Wm.  H.  Hudson,  H.  H.  Ward,  Edwin  A.  Post,  A.  C.  Mon- 
son,  Richard  Church,  Wm.  Cutting,  James  H.  Strong. 


Menu :  Oysters 

Consomme  Royale 
Salmon  —  Hollandaise 
Pommes,  Duchesse 
Bouchees  a  la  Reine 
Saddle  of  mutton 


Peas  —  Haricots  verts 

Capons 

Lettuce  salad 

Ice-cream 

Fruits 

Coffee 


Wines:  Chablis 
Sherry 

Latour  Blanche 

Champagne,  Grand  Vin  Sec 

Sorbets 

Lambs  Punch 

Bordeaux 

Brown  Sherry 

DeWolf  Sherry 

Madeira,  1806 

Ludlow 
Pendleton  Rum 


A.  C.  M. 


presented  by  E.  A.  Post 
"  H.  H.  Ward 
"  Edwin  A.  Post 
"  Walter  L.  Cutting 
"  H.  H.  Ward 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Ed.  A.  Bibby  was  appointed  as  caterer  of  the  next 
meeting  on  the  25th  of  March,  the  place  to  be  Delmonico's. 

Health  of  absent  Signs  proposed  by  Bro.  Pisces  and 
drunk. 

This  being  the  third  anniversary  of  the  meetings  of  The 
Zodiacs,  the  health  of  the  founder  Brother  Leo  was  drunk 
with  Honors. 


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Brother  Gemini  suggested  that  when  the  Signs  were 
photographed  that  each  one  should  have  in  his  buttonhole 
his  proper  sign  and  offered  to  leave  with  Kurtz  their  re- 
spective symbols.  Approved. 

The  meeting  afterwards  adjourned. 


^7 


TWENTIETH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


25th  March  1871 


Present:  Edward  A.  Bibby,  caterer;  Edwin  A.  Post, 
A.  C.  Monson,  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  Walter  L.  Cutting,  W.  H. 
Hudson,  Edward  E.  Potter,  William  Cutting,  Richard  Church, 
H.  H.  Ward,  James  H.  Strong. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Consomme  Royale 
Petites  bouchees  a  la  Reine 
Alose  —  Ravigote 
Selle  d'agneau 

Wines:  Chablis,  Delmonico's 

Sherry 
Rudesheimer 
Marcobrunner 
Grand  Vin  Sec,  Del. 
Sorbet 
Bordeaux 
Port 

Exhibition  Sherry 
Colt  Rum 
St.  Croix  Rum 


Cotelettes  de  filet  de  boeuf  a  la  Russe 
Chapons  rotis 

Cheese,  de  Brie  &  Roquefort 
Glaces  montees 
Fruits  —  Coffee 


presented  by  Libra 


presented  by  Sagittarius 
"  Virgo 
"  Pisces 
"  Cancer 


The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

Taurus  was  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
Saturday,  29th  April,  to  be  held  at  the  Arion  Club  or  else- 
where at  the  discretion  of  the  caterer,  and  he  to  notify  all 
the  Signs  in  ample  time. 

A  bet  was  made  between  Scorpio  and  Capricornus  re- 
corded in  the  back  of  this  book. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


28 


TWENTY-FIRST  MEETING 


Arion  Restaurant 


29th  April  1871 


Present:  James  H.  Strong,  caterer;  Richard  Church, 
J.  P.  Giraud  Foster,  Edwin  A.  Post,  W.  Holly  Hudson,  H. 
H.  Ward,  J.  W.  CIcndcnin,  Walter  L.  Cutting,  A.  C.  Mon- 
son,  Win.  Cutting. 


Menu:  Huttres 

Consomme  a  la  Royale 
Puree  d'asperges 

Petitesboucheesa  la  Reine  Hortense 
Truites  au  bleu,  sauces  Hollandaise 

&  Genoise 
Filet  de  bceuf  a  la  Portugaise 
Ris  de  veau  a  la  Talleyrand 
Poulet  de  grain  a  la  grasseur 


Petits  pois  nouveaux 
Aspic  de  foies  gras  en  Bellevue 
Asperges  en  branches 
Punch  a  la  Romaine 
B£cassine  anglaise  aux  cressons 
Salade  de  laitue —  Fromage 
Omelette  soufflee 
Glace  a  la  Napolitaine 
Fruits,  &c. 


Wines:  Chateau  Yquem,  1861 

Sherry,  Amontillado 
Latour  Blanche,  1849 
Ruedesheimer  Berg 
Champagne,  Carte  Blanche 
Margaux,  1848 
Sherry 

Brown 
Madeira,  Rapid,  1810 


Ward 

Monson 
Foster 

Clendenin 
Post 

Wm.  Cutting 

Monson 

Post 


The  Secretary  having  forgotten  to  bring  the  minutes 
of  the  last  meeting,  the  reading  of  them  was  dispensed  with. 

Brother  Leo  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  meeting 
to  be  held  at  Dclmonicos  25th  November. 

Brother  Cancer  proposed  an  extra  meeting  to  be  held 
at  the  Jockey  Club  on  the  8th  June.  Carried. 

Brother  Virgo  moved  that  Brother  Cancer  be  appointed 
caterer.  Carried. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

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TWENTY-SECOND  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


25th  Nov'r.  1871 


Present:  Edward  E.  Potter,  caterer;  Edwin  A.  Post, 
J.  P.  Giraud  Foster,  H.  H.  Ward,  Wm.  Cutting,  Edward 
A.  Bibby,  W.  L.  Cutting,  Wm.  Holly  Hudson,  J.  W.  Clen- 
denin,  A.  C.  Monson,  James  H.  Strong. 

Menu:  Oysters,  half-shell  Red  Head  ducks 

Consomme  Westphalienne  Salade 

Bass  aux  eperlans  Dauphine  Poires  Richelieu 

Selle  de  mouton  Anglaise  Excellent  au  cafe 

Paupiettes  de  dindonneaux  Fruits  —  Dessert 

Artichauts  Italienne  Cafe 


Wines: 


Chablis 
Sherry 
Yquem,  1847 
Champagne,  Delmonico 
Pichon,  1848 
Madeira,  Rapid,  1817 
Thorne 

Rum 


by  Gemini 
"  Cancer 


by  Gemini 
"  Pisces 
Foster 


Minutes  of  last  two  meetings  read  and  approved. 

Bro.  Pisces  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting  30th 
Dcc'r,  1 87 1,  to  be  held  at  such  place  as  he  may  choose,  he 
to  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Taurus  presented  his  photograph  to  each  of 
the  Signs  and  to  the  Club. 

Brother  Pisces  moves  that  all  the  Signs  interchange 
their  photographs  and  present  one  to  the  Club  at  the  next 
meeting.  Carried. 

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Bro.  Pisces  moves  that  the  health  of  the  absent  Signs 
be  drunk.  Carried. 

Bro.  Taurus  moves  that  the  Zodiacs  condole  with 
Brother  Cancer  on  the  last  bottle  of  his  Yqem  of  1847 
having  been  drunk.  Carried. 

Meeting  adjourned. 


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TWENTY-THIRD  MEETING 


Pinard  Restaurant 


30th  December  1871 


Present:  Wm.  Holly  Hudson,  caterer;  J.  W.  Clcn- 
denin,  Wm.  Cutting,  H.  H.  Ward,  Edwin  A.  Post,  W.  L. 
Cutting,  J.  H.  Strong. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Consomme  a  la  Royale 
Bass  roasted  au  gratin 
Petites  bouchees  a  la  Peine 
Filet  de  boeuf  aux  champignons 
Haricots  verts —  Pommes  de  terre 
Salmis  de  perdreaux 


Petits  pois 

Roman  punch 

Roast  ducks 

Lettuce  salad  —  Cheese 

Pudding  a  la  Nesselrode 

Fruits,  &c. 

Cafe 


Wines:  Sauternes 
Sherry 

"  1796 
Champagne 
Bordeaux 

Madeira,  Old  Ropes,  1805 
Constitution 
1812 

Jamaica  Rum 


by  Aquarius 
"  Virgo 


by  Pisces 

"  Gemini 
Taurus 


Minutes  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Bro.  Cancer  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  the 
place  to  be  selected  by  him  and  he  to  notify  the  Signs. 

Pisces  moved  the  health  of  the  absent  Signs  be  drunk. 
Carried. 

Brothers  Capricornus  and  Pisces  presented  their  pho- 
tographs to  the  Signs. 

After  much  singing,  and  much  applause,  the  meeting 
adjourned. 


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TWENTY-FOURTH  MEETING 


Pinard's  Restaurant 


27  Jan'y.  1872 


Present:  H.  H.  Ward,  A.  C.  Monson,  caterer;  Wm.  Holly 
Hudson,  Wm.  Cutting,  Edwin  A.  Post,  J.  W.  Clendenin, 
W.  L.  Cutting,  R'd.  Church,  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  J.  H.  Strong. 

Menu:  Oysters  Selle  de  mouton 

Chowder  Petits  pois 

Potage  a  la  Royale  Lima  beans 

Bouchees  a  la  Chasseur  Salad  —  Cheese 

Chapon  braise  —  Sauce  celeri  —  Ice-cream 

Pommes  de  terre  parvenus  Jelly 

Terrapin  Fruits 

Punch  a  la  Romaine  Coffee,  etc. 


Wines:  Barsac 
Sherry 

Bordeaux,  B.  &  G.,  1865 
Champagne,  Roederer 
Bordeaux  60 
62 

Bankhead  Sherry 
Ludlow  Madeira 
Rum,  Jamaica 
Grenada 


Wm.  Cutting 


A.  C.  Monson 

E.  A.  Post 
W.  L.  Cutting 


The  Secretary  not  having  the  minutes  of  the  last  meet- 
ing with  him,  they  were  not  read. 

Brother  Scorpio  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next 
meeting  on  the  24th  February,  the  place  to  be  Pinard's. 

The  health  of  the  absent  Signs  was  drunk. 

Brother  Gemini  brought  photographs  for  the  Club  of 
Brothers  Aries,  Cancer,  Gemini,  Capricornus  and  Taurus. 


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TWENTY-FIFTH  MEETING 


Pinard's 


24th  Feby.  1872 


Present:  Richard  Church,  caterer;  Edwin  A.  Post,  J. 
P.  G.  Foster,  H.  H.  Ward,  Walter  L.  Cutting,  A.  C.  Mon- 
son,  W.  Holly  Hudson,  Wm.  Cutting,  J.  W.  Clendenin, 
James  H.  Strong. 


Menu:  Oysters 
Chowder 

Cromesquis  de  Crabe 
Filet  de  venison 
Pointes  d'asperges 
Pommes  de  terre 
Vol-au-vent  a  la  Financiere 
Macaroni  au  gratin 


Chapon  roti 

Salade 

Cheese 

Plum  pudding  glacS 
Jelly  —  Cakes 
Brandied  fruit 
Fruit 
Coffee 


Wines: 


Barsac,  B.  &  G.,  1868 
Sherry 
Champagne 
Sherry 

Roman  punch 
Chateau  Lafite 
Jamaica  Rum,  very  old 
Grenada  " 


Wm.  Cutting 

Ed.  A.  Post 
R'd.  Church 
J.  P.  G.  Foster 


Minutes  of  two  last  meetings  read  and  approved. 

Aquarius  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  to  be  held 
at  Delmonico's  on  the  30th  March.  Health  of  absent  Signs 
drunk. 

Cancer  moved  that  the  secretary  be  empowered  to  have 
the  book  of  the  minutes  of  the  Club  bound  handsomely  and 
that  the  expense  be  divided  among  the  members.  Carried. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

A  bet  was  made,  recorded  in  the  back  of  this  book. 


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TWENTY-SIXTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


30th  March  1872 


Present:  William  Cutting,  caterer;  W.  II.  Hudson, 
E.  E.  Potter,  E.  A.  Post,  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  J.  W.  Clendenin, 
R.  Church,  W.  L.  Cutting. 


Menu:  Huttres 

Potage  Crecy 

Bouch£es  au  salpicon 

Truites,  sauce  Genoise 

Filet  de  boeuf  aux  tomates  farcies 

Chapons  braises  a  la  Parisienne 


Sorbet 

Selle  d'agneau  roti 
Salads 
Fromage 
Glaces  montees 
Fruits  —  Dessert 


Wines:       A  bottle  of  Cote-Rotiered  wine  and  a 
bottle  of  Grenada  Rum 
A  bottle  of  pale  Sherry 


presented  by  Libra 
by  Aquarius 


In  the  absence  of  the  Secretary,  Aquarius  was  appointed 
acting  secretary. 

Brother  Aries  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  meet- 
ing, 27th  April  1872,  the  place  to  be  Knickerbocker  Club. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


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TWENTY-SEVENTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


27th  April  1872 


Present:  J.  W.  Clendenin,  caterer;  Wm.  Cutting,  E. 
A.  Post,  W.  H.  Hudson,  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  W.  L.  Cutting, 
A.  C.  Monson,  J.  H.  Strong. 


Sherry 

Mumm's  Extra  Dry 
Chateau  Margaux,  1848 
Madeira,  Corbyn,  1834,  and 

Gyrdon  Scotti  &  Co.       presented  by  Gemini 
Grenada  Rum  by  Libra 

Minutes  of  the  last  two  meetings  read  and  approved. 
Libra  appointed  as  caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  Nov'r. 
1872,  and  to  select  the  place  and  to  notify  the  Signs. 
The  health  of  the  absent  Signs  was  drunk. 
The  meeting  adjourned. 


Menu: 


Little-neck  clams 

Consomme  a  la  Royale 

Alose  garnie  d'eperlans 

Timbales  a  la  Palermitaine 

Ris  de  veau  gelee  —  Puree  de  marrons 

Pommes  de  terre  Duchesse 

Selle  d'agneau 

Petits  pois  —  Bermuda  potatoes 


Punch  a  l'lmperiale 
Becassines  anglaises  au  cresson 
Charlotte  de  peches 
Fromage  de  Roquefort 
Glace  a  la  Napolitaine 
Fruits  —  Dessert 
Cafe 


Wines 


Haut  Sauternes 


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TWENTY  - EIGHTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos  30th  Novr.  1872 

Present:  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  caterer;  R.  Church,  Wm. 
H.  Hudson,  Ed.  E.  Potter,  W.  L.  Cutting,  E.  A.  Bibby, 
A.  C.  Monson,  E.  A.  Post,  Wm.  Cutting,  J.  II.  Strong. 


Menu :  ConsommS  aux  ravioles  de  gibier  Canvas-backs 

Cassolettes  a  la  Reine  Poires  Richelieu 

Bass.  Hollandaise  Glaces  montes 

Filet  de  bceuf  a  1' Egypt ienne  Fruits 

Carpes  de  volaille  Dessert 

Sorbet  au  Kirsch  Cafe 

Wines:  Sherry 
Chablis 

Champagne,  Monopole 

Burgundy,  Romanee  by  Libra 

Madeira,  1810,  Ludlow  "  Capricornus 

Sternberger  Cabinet,  1862  "  Gemini 

Jamaica  Rum  "  Libra 


The  secretary  having  forgotten  to  bring  the  minutes, 
he  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  meeting  to  be  held 
at  the  New  York  Club  on  the  28th  Dec'r  1872. 

The  caterer  announced  the  death  since  the  last  meet- 
ing of  Brother  Virgo  and  expressed  in  the  name  of  the  Signs 
their  regards  for  their  late  brother  and  their  regrets  at  the 
loss  of  a  friend  endeared  to  all  of  them  for  a  long  time  by 
his  kindness,  his  courtesy,  his  friendship  and  his  honour. 

The  memory  of  Brother  Virgo  was  drunk,  standing  and 
in  silence.  The  Secretary  stated  that  he  hoped  to  be  able 
to  procure  for  the  Club  photographs  of  our  late  Brother. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


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TWENTY-NINTH  MEETING 


New  York  Club 


28th  Deer  1872 


Present:  James  H.  Strong,  caterer;  J.  P.  G.  Foster, 
R.  Church,  W.  H.  Hudson,  W.  L.  Cutting,  Wm.  Cutting, 
A.  C.  Monson,  E.  A.  Post. 


Menu :  Oysters 
Bisque 

Bouchees  au  salpicon 

Turban  of  fillet  of  sole  a  la  Regence 

Potatoes  a  la  Parisienne 

Saddle  of  mutton  a  la  Duchesse 

Green  peas 

Fillet  of  grouse 

Cauliflower  fried  a  I'ltalienne 


Breast  of  turkey  a  I'Ambassadeur 
Asparagus,  butter  sauce 
Roman  punch 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Cheese 

Charlotte  russe 
Ice-cream 
Fruits 
Coffee 


Haut  Sauternes 
Cabinet  Sherry 

Mumm's  Extra  Dry  Champagne 
Chateau  Nunhadon,  1858 
Clos  de  Vougeot 
Port 

Chateau  Yquem 
Habersham  Madeira  000 
Ludlow  "  1810 


by  Pisces  from  Mr.  Duflon 

by  Pisces  from  Mr.  Jones 
"  Pisces  from  Mr.  Duflon 
"  Gemini 
"  Capricornus 


The  minutes  of  the  last  two  meetings  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Capricornus  appointed  caterer  to  choose  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Cancer  moved  that  a  photograph  book  be  pro- 
cured to  hold  the  photographs  of  the  Signs  and  that  Brother 
Gemini  be  a  committee  to  procure  the  same.  Carried. 

The  election  of  a  Brother  was  postponed  to  the  next 
meeting. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

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THIRTIETH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


24th  Jan'y  1873 


Present:  W.  L.  Cutting,  caterer;  J.  \V.  Clendenin,  Ed. 
A.  Post,  A.  C.  Monson,  Ed.  E.  Potter,  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  Wm. 
Cutting,  J.  H.  Strong. 


Menu :  Huitres 

Queues  de  bceuf 

Red  snapper,  Hollandaise 

Selle  de  mouton 

Cotelettes  de  chevreuil,  sauce 

poivrade 
Choux-fleurs  au  gratin 


Chapons  au  cresson 

Salade 

Fromages 

Glaces  varices 

Gateaux  assortis 

Fruits 

Dessert 


Wines:  Chablis 
Sherry 

Champagne  Pommery  Sec 
Chateau  Margaux,  1844 
Burgundy,  Romanee,  1865 
Madeira,  Ludlow,  1810 
Jamaica  Rum 


by  Aries 
"  Gemini 
"  Capricornus 
"  Libra 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Gemini  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  and  to  appoint 
the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

On  motion  of  Brother  Cancer  it  was  resolved  that  at 
the  next  meeting  the  Zodiacs  proceed  to  fill  the  vacancy  in 
the  Club. 

After  some  matrimonial  pools  recorded  in  the  back  of 
this  book,  the  meeting  adjourned. 


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THIRTY-FIRST  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


22d  February  1873 


Present:  Edwin  A.  Post,  caterer;  Richard  Church,  Wm. 
H.  Hudson,  J.  W.  Clendenin,  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  Wm.  Cutting, 
A.  C.  Monson,  W.  L.  Cutting,  James  H.  Strong. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Consomme 
Petites  bouchees 
Sole  —  Smelt 
Selle  de  mouton 
Cotelettes  de  cailles 
Petits  pois 


Spinach 

Canvas-back  ducks 
Choux-fleur  au  gratin 
Salade 

Parfait  au  cafe 

Fruits 

Cafe 


Wines:  Chablis 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Romanee  Sec 

Monopole 
Clos  de  Vougeot 
Romanee 

Madeira,  Bingham 
Rum 


by  Gemini 
"  Gemini 
"  Libra 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Aries  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
29th  March,  he  to  choose  the  place  and  to  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Signs  proceeded  to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the 
death  of  Virgo.  Brother  Libra  nominated  Mr.  Henry  S. 
Fearing.  The  ballots  were  received  and  placed  in  sealed 
envelope  by  the  secretary  who  was  directed  to  proceed  as 
instructed  in  previous  election. 

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Brother  Cancer  offered  a  resolution  that  all  pools  in 
which  Brother  Virgo  was  interested  either  as  a  purchaser 
or  purchased  be  cancelled  and  that  this  be  a  precedent. 

Brother  Pisces  offered  an  amendment  that  all  bets  on 
Brother  Virgo  and  all  bets  of  Brother  Virgo  be  cancelled. 

By  vote,  amendment  lost. 

By  vote,  resolution  of  Brother  Cancer,  carried. 
The  meeting  adjourned. 

The  Sectry.  reports  that  on  receiving  the  votes  of  the 
Signs  absent  on  ballot  to  fill  vacancy  he  opened  the  envelope 
containing  the  vote  of  22nd  Feby  and  found  Mr.  Henry  S. 
Fearing  unanimously  elected.  He  notified  Mr.  Fearing  and 
received  his  acceptance.  The  Secty.  then  requested  the 
caterer  to  send  the  New  Brother  notification  of  place  of 
meeting. 

Taurus 

Sect'y. 


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THIRTY-SECOND  MEETING 


Pinard's 


29th  March  1873 


Present:  J.  \V.  Clenclcnin,  caterer;  W.  L.  Cutting,  Ed 
E.  Potter,  R.  Church,  E.  A.  Post,  Wm.  Cutting,  W.  H. 
Hudson,  E.  A.  Bibby,  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  J.  H.  Strong. 

Menu :  Oysters  Roman  punch 

Chowder  Chapon 

Potage  Printanier  Salade 

Shad  and  Cucumber  Cheeses 

Passaic  smelt,  presented  by  PIsces  Omelette  soufflee 

Saddle  of  mutton  Ice-cream 
Epinards  a  la  crdme  —  Pommes  de  terre     Brandy  peaches 

Terrapin  Fruits 

Artichauts  Cafe' 


Wines:  Chablis 
Sherry 

Rauenthaler  by  Virgo 
Roederer,  Carte  Blanche 

Chateau  Margaux,  1848,  B.  &  G.  by  Aries 

Chateau  Lafite,  1858,  B.  &  G.  "  Aries 

C6te-R6tie  "  Libra 

Cryder  Sherry  "  Virgo 

Madeira,  1796  "  Virgo 

Jamaica  Rum  "  Libra 


Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

The  Secretary  read  the  acceptance  of  Mr.  H.  S.  Fearing. 

Brother  Pisces  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  notify  the  Signs  of  the  place. 

Brother  Pisces  called  the  attention  of  the  Signs  to  the 
neglect  of  some  of  them  about  their  photographs  and  his 

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confidence  that  those  who  had  not  had  them  taken  would 
present  them  to  the  Club  at  the  next  meeting. 

By  request  the  Sccty  read  over  all  bets  recorded  and 
was  directed  to  cancel  certain  ones  as  coming  within  the 
resolution  of  22nd  Feb'y  1873. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


43 


THIRTY-THIRD  MEETING 


New  York  Club 


April  1873 


Present:  Wm.  Holly  Hudson,  caterer;  Ed.  A.  Bibby, 
J.  P.  G.  Foster,  Henry  S.  Fearing,  Edwin  A.  Post,  A.  C. 
Monson,  Wm.  Cutting,  James  H.  Strong. 


Menu: 


Wines: 


Clams 

Bisque  printaniere 
Kennebec  salmon  — 
Sauce  Hollandaise 
Bermuda  potatoes 
Filet  of  beef,  Champignons 
Squabs,  truffle  sauce 

Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 
Edelweiss 
Ruinart  Verzeney 
Buloid  Sherry 
Chateau  Laflte,  1863 
Roman  punch 
Rauenthaler,  1862 
Madeira,  1797,  Norman 

Constitution 

Old 

Rum 
"    de  Pau 


Asparagus 
Saddle  of  mutton 
Green  peas 
Snipe  on  toast 
Ice-cream 
Strawberries 

Fruit  —  Cheese  —  Coffee 


by  Aquarius 
"  Pisces 


by  Virgo 

by  Virgo 
Pisces 


Virgo 
Taurus 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Sagittarius  appointed  caterer  of  the  November  meet- 
ing, he  to  notify  the  Signs  of  place. 

Resolved  that  Bro.  Cancer  be  authorized  to  buy  one 
dozen  bottles  or  less  of  Plantation  Rum  at  not  more  than 
$15  pr.  bottle,  for  the  Club. 

Resolved  that  Bros.  Gemini  and  Taurus  be  appointed 
a  committee  to  procure  a  photograph  of  our  late  Bro.  Virgo 
for  the  Club  and  members  if  such  can  be  procured  satis- 
factory to  them. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

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THIRTY-FOURTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


29th  Nov'r  1873 


Present:  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  acting  for  E.  A.  Bibby,  ca- 
terer; Ed.  E.  Potter,  W.  L.  Cutting,  J.  W.  Clendenin,  Wm. 
H.  Hudson,  A.  C.  Monson,  Ed.  A.  Post,  Wm.  Cutting,  Jas. 
H.  Strong. 


Jamaica,  1848 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Leo  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  he  to  notify 
the  Signs  of  place. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


Menu: 


Oysters 

Ox-tail  soup  Anglaise 
Bass  a  la  Hollandaise 
Pommes  de  terre 
Selle  de  mouton  Colbert 
Epinards 

Timbales  de  terrapin  a  la  Wenberg 
Ailes  de  volailles  a  la  Lorenzo 


Petits  pois 

Choux-fleurs  au  gratin 
Red  Head  duck 
Salade 
Fromage 

Glace  aux  noisettes 
Mondains 


Wines: 


Sauternes 
Sherry 

Bordeaux,  Ordinaire 
Champagne,  Pommery  Sec 
Chambertin,  1865 
Bloodgood's  Antigua 


by  Libra 


45 


THIRTY-FIFTH  MEETING 


Pinards 


27th  Deer  1873 


Present:  Ed.  A.  Bibby,  caterer;  J.  P.  G.  Foster,  J.  W. 
Clendenin,  Walter  L.  Cutting,  Wm.  H.  Hudson,  Ed.  A. 
Post,  A.  C.  Monson,  Wm.  Cutting,  James  H.  Strong. 


Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Gemini  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting.  He 
notified  the  Signs  it  would  be  held  at  Dclmonicos. 
The  health  of  absent  Signs  drank. 

Bro.  Cancer  moved  that  the  Secty.  be  requested  to 
purchase  a  photograph  book  for  the  Zodiacs  and  to  bring 
it  to  the  next  meeting  with  the  photos  already  sent  in. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


Menu 


Raw  Oysters 
Chowder 
Potage  Royale 
Bouchees  de  ris  de  veau 
Terrapins  a  la  Maryland 
Saddle  of  venison 


Partridges  a  la  soubise 
Roman  punch 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Celery  salad 
Cheese  —  Ice-cream 
Cakes  —  Fruits  —  Coffee 


Wines 


Haut  Sauternes,  Barton  &  Guestier 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Roederer 
Chateau  Margaux,  1868 
White  Port 
Jamaica  Rum,  1848 


by  Aries 
"  Libra 


46 


THIRTY-SIXTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


31st  Jany.  1874 


Present:  Gemini,  caterer;  Aries,  Capricorn  US,  Aqua- 
rius, Leo,  Pisces,  Sagittarius,  Taurus. 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Leo  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  choose  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Secretary  reported  that  he  had  received  the  pho- 
tographs of  Brothers  Cancer,  Capricornus,  Gemini,  Aries  and 
Taurus,  for  the  Club;  also,  that  he  had  not  as  yet  been 
able  to  procure  a  proper  photograph  album  for  the  same. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


Menu 


Oysters 

Ox-tail  soup  a  I'Anglaise 
Bass  a  la  Royale 
Selle  de  chevreuil 
Epinards 

Filets  de  volaille  Montpensier 


Croquettes  de  terrapin 

Red  Head  Duck 

Salade 

Fromage 

Glaces 

Fruits,  &c.  —  Gate 


Wines 


Latour  Blanche 

Sherry 

Champagne 

Bordeaux,  Chateau  Alison 
Burgundy 

Madeira,  Habersham  000 
Old  Jamaica  Rum 


by  Gemini 
"  Gemini 
"  Gemini 


47 


THIRTY-SEVENTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


28  Feby  1874 


Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Libra,  Aquarius,  Aries,  Capri- 
cornus,  Pisces,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Hultres 

Tortue  claire 

Bass,  Hollandaise 

Selle  de  mouton  a  I'Anglaise 

Ris  de  veau  —  Puree  haricots  verts 

Sorbet 


Chapons  aux  marrons 

Fromages 

Glaces 

Fruits 

Cafe 


Wines:  Chablis 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Delmonico  Sec 
Pommery  Sec 
Bordeaux,  Alison 
A  Rum 


by  Libra 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Cancer  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  appoint  the  place  and  to  notify  the  Signs;  he  to  be 
informed  of  his  appointment  by  the  Secty. 

The  Secty.  reported  the  receipt  of  a  large  photograph 
of  Brother  Pisces  for  the  Club  and  of  seven  small  ones  of 
Brother  Scorpio  for  distribution. 

After  much  discussion,  Brother  Pisces  offered  and 
Brother  Libra  seconded  the  following: 

Resolved:  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  Brother  Signs 
who  have  not  yet  sent  in  their  photographs  for  distribution 
to  the  other  Signs  that  they  are  requested  to  send  them 
for  the  next  meeting,  the  last  Saturday  in  March.  Passed 
unanimously. 


48 


Jfyertru  jFffflarr/ 


THIRTY-EIGHTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


28  March  1874 


Present:  Brother  Cancer,  Brother  Scorpio,  Brother 
Aquarius,  Brother  Pisces,  Brother  Caprieornus,  Brother 
Libra,  Brother  Sagittarius,  Brother  Aries,  Brother  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Consomme  printanier 

Truite  de  riviere,  Genevoise 

Salade  de  concombres 

Selle  d'agneau,  sauce  a  la  menthe 

Terrapin  Philadelphia  style 

Artichauts  Hollandaise 


Petits  pois  nouveaux 

Chapons  farcis 

Salade 

Cheese 

Glace 

Fruits 

Dessert,  &c. 


Wines:     Latour  Blanche,  1847 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 
Pommard 
Ludlow  Madeira 
Rum 


by  Aquarius 


by  Capricornus 
"  Libra 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Taurus  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he  to  notify 
the  Signs  and  appoint  the  place. 

Brother  Sagittarius  presented  his  photograph  to  the 
Club  and  Signs. 

Meeting  adjourned. 


49 


THIRTY-NINTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


25  April  1874 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Pisces,  Aries,  Cancer, 
Capricornus  and  Gemini. 


Menu:  Hultres 

Tortue  claire 

Truite  de  riviere,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Salade  de  concombres 
Filet  de  boeuf  aux  tomates  farcies 
Ailes  de  volaille  a  la  Patti 
Terrapin  a  la  Wenberg 


Petits  pois  nouveaux 
Asperges,  sauce  a  la  creme 
Becassines  aux  cassons 
Salade 
From  age 
Excellent  au  cafe 
Fruits  &  dessert 


Wines:     Chablis,  old 
Sherry 

Hock,  Liebfraumilch 
Champagne,  Pommery  Sec 
Bordeaux,  Pichon 
Lafite,  1848 
Madeira,  Black  Cork 
Johannisberger,  1865 
De  Pau  Rum 


by  Gemini 
"  Cancer 
"  Gemini 
"  Taurus 


On  motion  of  Bro.  Cancer,  minutes  of  last  meeting  dis- 
pensed with. 

Brother  Scorpio  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting 
in  November  and  to  appoint  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Johanisberg  presented  by  Brother  Gemini  was 
unanimously  pronounced  superb. 

Pools  sold  and  recorded  as  usual. 


50 


FORTIETH  MEETING 


Pinards 


28th  November  1874 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Virgo,  Leo,  Libra,  Aries, 
Capricornus,  Cancer,  Gemini,  Pisces,  Taurus  &  Aquarius. 


Menu:  Oysters 
Chowder 
Bass,  Hollandaise 
Saddle  of  mutton 
Pommes  Parisienne 


Epinards  a  la  creme 

Terrapins 

Canvas-back  ducks 

Salad  —  Cheese  —  Ice-cream 

Cakes  —  Fruit  —  Caf6 


Wines:        Haut  Sauternes 

Brown  Sherry,  Cryder,  1825 
Pommery  Sec  Champagne 
Roman  Punch 
Lafite,  1861,  Johnston's 
Grape  juice.  Dr.  Barrow,  1818 
Madeira  000 


presented  by  Virgo 


presented  by  Virgo 
"  Gemini 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Bro.  Virgo  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Aries  having  while  in  England  procured  a  book 
to  contain  the  photographs  of  the  Brother  Signs  presented 
it  to  the  Club. 

Resolved  that  a  vote  of  thanks  be  given  to  Bro.  Aries 
&  that  he  state  the  cost  of  the  book  &  that  the  Signs  should 
be  assessed  for  the  expense. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


FORTY-FIRST  MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  26th  December  1874 

Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Cancer,  Capricornus,  Aquarius, 
Sagittarius,  Aries,  Pisces,  Libra,  Gemini. 


Menu:  Celery  —  Olives  —  Radis  — Beurre 
Hultres 

Creme  d'asperges 
Bass  a  la  Chambord 
Saddle  of  mutton 
Choux  de  Bruxelles 
Pommes  a  la  Parisienne 
Terrapin  a  la  Philadelphia 

Wines:  Johannisberger,  1864 
Pale  Sherry 
Brown  " 

Pommery  Sec,  Knickerbocker  Club 
Latour 

Plantation  Rum 
Grenada  Rum 


Sorbet 

Canvas-back  ducks  —  Currant  jelly 

Celery,  mayonnaise 

Fromage  Stilton,  Brie 

Fruits  assortis 

Tutti-frutti 

Glace 

Cafe 

by  Virgo 
"  Aquarius 
"  Virgo 


by  Aquarius 
"  Libra 


Moved  by  Bro.  Cancer  and  seconded  by  Bro.  Pisces 
that  the  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  be  dis- 
pensed with. 

It  was  moved  and  seconded  that  Brother  Secretary 
inform  the  next  caterer  (according  to  his  list)  that  the  Signs 
will  dine  at  Delmonicos  in  preference  to  anywhere  else  on 
the  last  Saturday  in  January. 

The  caterer  notified  by  the  Brother  Secretary  of  the 
house  and  day  of  the  dinner. 

Absent  Signs  drunk. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

Signed  Gemini, 

Secty.  pro  tern- 
s' 


FORTY-SECOND  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


30th  January  1875 


Present:  Caprieornus,  eaterer;  Cancer,  Virgo,  Aries, 
Aquarius,  Leo,  Sagittarius,  Pisces  Secty.  pro  tern. 


Menu:  Hultres 

Puree  de  volailles 
Bouchees  a  la  Reine 
Bass  a  la  Royale 
Selle  de  mouton  Colbert 
Terrapin  a  la  Wenberg 
Epinards 


Choux-fleurs  au  gratin 
Chapon  farci 
Salade 
Glace 

Fruits  &  Dessert 
Cafe 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 

Sherry,  Imperial 
Ludlow  Madeira,  1810 
Lorman  Madeira,  1796 
Grenada  Rum 
Rum 


presented  by  Capricornus 
"  Virgo 

by  Virgo 

presented  by  Mr.  Isaac  Bell  through 
Capricornus 


th< 


the 


The  reading  of  the  minutes  dispensed  with. 

Moved  and  seconded  that  the  Secretary  inform 
next  Caterer  of  his  duty  &c. 

Resolved  that  the  thanks  of  the  Zodiacs,  through 
Caterer,  be  presented  to  Mr.  Isaac  Bell  for  the  rum  (which 
was  duly  appreciated)  sent  to  the  Club  and  in  which  his 
health  was  drunk  with  all  the  honours. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


53 


FORTY-THIRD  MEETING 

February  1875 

(Meeting  held,  but  no  record  made.) 


54 


FORTY-FOURTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


27  March  1875 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Gemini,  Secty  pro  tem,  Libra, 
Caprieornus,  Sagittarius,  Aquarius,  Cancer,  Scorpio,  Pisces. 


Menu:  Hultres 

Consomm£  de  volaille 

Alose  Maitre  d'hotel 

Selle  d'agneau,  sauce  a  la  menthe 

Poulet  nouveau  Monpensier 

Casserole  de  veau  au  gratin 

Petits  pois  —  Fonds  d'artichauts 


Sorbet 

Becassines  bardies 
Salade 

Poires  a  la  Florentine 
Pouding  Nesselrode 
Fruits 
Dessert 


Wines:  Marcobrunner  '65 

Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 
Clos  de  Vougeot,  1870 
Chateau  Argensen 
Jamaica  Rum 
Grenada  Rum 


by  Libra 
"  Virgo 


The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  dispensed 


\vi 


ith. 


Brother  Gemini  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  name  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Absent  members  drunk. 
The  meeting  adjourned. 

Signed  Gemini, 
Sec.  pro  tem. 


55 


FORTY-FIFTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos  April  1875 

Gemini,  caterer;  Cancer,  Sagittarius,  Aries,  Virgo,  Aqua- 
rius, Taurus. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Consomme  Charnet 

Saumon,  genevoise 

Selle  d'agneau  — Tomates  a  la  Reine 

Paupiettes  de  volaille  —  Puree  de  marrons 

Ris  de  veau  Bearnais 

Petits  pois  —  Haricots  verts 


Asperges 
Sorbet  Dalmatie 
Pluviers  bardis 
Salade 

Charlotte  a  meringues 
Glace  —  Fruits  —  Dessert 
Cafe 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Champagne,  dry,  Delmonico's 
Clos  de  Vougeot 
Madeira,  1815 

Unknown 
Jamaica  Rum 
Grenada  " 


by  Virgo 
by  Gemini 
"  Virgo 


Minutes  since  November  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Sagittarius  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Absent  members  drunk. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner.  SS7.88 


56 


FORTY-SIXTH  MEETING 


[  Vlmoiiio  >s 


27th  Novr  1875 


Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Cancer,  Virgo,  Capricornus, 
Pisces,  Gemini,  Leo,  Libra,  Aries,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Hultres 

ConsommS  Careme 
Eperlans,  sauce  Tartare 
Selle  de  mouton  a  I'Anglaise 
Petits  pois 

Perdreaux,  sauce  au  celeri 


Artichauts 

Sorbet  au  Maraschino 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Salade 

Glace  Napolitaine 
Fruits,  Cafe,  &c. 


Wines:  Chablis 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Nap.  Cab. 
Leoville  "68,  B.  &  G. 
Rum,  Medford 
Grenada 


by  Libra 
"  Virgo 


by  Aries 
"  Virgo 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Resolved  that  the  day  for  the  next  regular  meeting 
falling  on  Xmas,  the  meeting  will  be  held  on  the  1 8th  Deer. 

Brother  Virgo  was  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meet- 
ing, he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Secty.  made  a  report  of  matured  bets  and  pools 
which  were  settled.  Some  new  pools  sold,  recorded  on  last 
page  of  book. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


57 


FORTY-SEVENTH  MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  18  Dec  1875 

Virgo,  caterer;  Pisces,  Capricornus,  Aries,  Scorpio, 
Cancer,  Taurus. 


Oysters 

Potage  a  la  Reine 
Rissoles  a  la  Cardinale 
Codfish,  sauce  aux  crevettes 
Selle  de  mouton  — 

Port-wine  sauce 
Epinards  au  jus 
Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 


Champignons  frais  grilles 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Lettuce  salad 

Omelette  soufflee  au  Maraschino 

Fromage  —  Camembert  &  Brie 

Bombe  glacee 

Fruits 

Cafe 


Wines:        Haut  Sauternes,  Closman 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Perrier  Jouet 
Chateau  Latour,  1864 

Sherry,  Cryder  by  Virgo 

Madeira,  Lisman,  1796 

Rum 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Scorpio  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Cancer  invited  the  Signs  to  meet  at  his  house 
on  Monday  next  at  2  o'c  P.  M.,  to  visit  the  Works  at  Hell 
Gate,  and  afterwards  to  lunch  with  him.  Accepted. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


58 


FORTY-EIGHTH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


29th  Jany  1876 


Present:  Caprieornus,  caterer;  Aries,  Leo,  Pisces,  Aqua- 
rius, Sagittarius,  Libra,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Tortue  claire 

Filets  de  bass  vin  blanc  gratines 
Selle  de  mouton  a  l'Anglaise 
Ris  de  veau  —  Champignons  frais 
Epinards  —  Petits  pois 


Pommes  Croquettes 
Sorbets  au  rhum 
Chapon  rSti 
Salade 

Glace  Napolitaine 
Fruits  —  Dessert  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Chablis 

Nosica  Sherry 
Champagne,  Nap.  Cab.  Sec 
Madeira,  Anna 
Brandy,  Panet 
Rum 


by  Taurus  from  O.  Jackson  &  Bro. 
by  Taurus  from  O.  J.  &  Bro. 
"  Libra 


Minutes  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Leo  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Leo  presented  some  verses  which  were  sung  by 
the  full  choir  of  the  Signs. 

It  was  moved  by  Brother  Pisces  that  they  be  placed 
on  the  minutes  of  the  Club.  Carried. 


Note. — It  is  greatly  regretted  that  these  verses  were  not  recorded  in  the  minutes. 


59 


FORTY-NINTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


26  Feby  1876 


Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Capricornus,  Sagittarius,  Aries, 
Scorpio. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Consomme  &  la  SevignS 
Bouchees  de  crabes  a  la  Diable 
Bass  a  la  Regence,  salade 

de  concombres 
Selle  de  mouton  —  Currant  jelly 
Petits  pois  a  la  Francaise 


Bermuda  potatoes 

Pate  de  foie  gras  a  la  Bellevue 

Salade  de  laitue 

Peches  a  la  Conde 

Fromage  —  Camembert  —  Brie 

Glace  a  la  Napolitaine 

Fruits  assortis  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Cremant 

Imperial,  M.  &  C. 
Old  Brandy 
Jamaica  Rum  of  1834 
Medford  Rum  1864 


by  Cancer 

by  Cancer 
"  Aries 


The  Secty  being  absent,  Bro.  Aries  was  appointed  Secty. 
pro  tern. 

Bro.  Leo  was  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
The  meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  S62.50 
Per  head  present,  5.50 


6o 


FIFTIETH  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


24th  March  1876 


Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Aquarius,  Scorpio,  Pisces,  Aries, 
Libra,  Capricornus,  Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Tortue  claire 

Bass  raye  a  la  Menagere 

Salade  de  concombres 

Bouchees  de  ris  de  veau  a  la  Financiere 

Selle  de  mouton  a  I'Anglaise 

Pommes  croquettes  —  Petits  pois  verts 


Sorbet  a  la  Romaine 
Salade 

Chapon  farci  aux  mnrrons 

Fromage 

Parfait  au  caf6 

Fruits  —  Dessert  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Chablis 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Delmonico 
Jamaica  Rum 


by  Libra 


The  minutes  of  the  last  two  meetings  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Scorpio  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

On  resolution  of  Brother  Aries  absent  Signs  drunk. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


61 


FIFTY-FIRST  MEETING 

Pinards  29th  April  1876 

Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Aries,  Cancer,  Gemini,  Virgo, 
Capricornus,  Pisces,  Aquarius,  Sagittarius,  Taurus. 

Menu :     Little-neck  clams  Terrapins 

Printanier  a  la  Royale  Asperges,  sauce  Hollandaise 

Chowder  Sorbet 

Bass,  sauce  Joinville  Pluviers  aux  cressons 

Saddle  of  Iamb,  mint  sauce  Salad  —  Cheese  —  Fruits 
Bermuda  potatoes  —  Green  peas  Strawberries  —  Cafe 

Ris  de  veau  —  Epinards 

Wines:     Sherry,  Cryder  presented  by  Virgo 
Marcobrunner  "        "  Scorpio 

Pommery  Sec 
Chambertin 

Madeira,  "Old  Wine  of  my  Grandfather"  by  Scorpio 
Grenada  Rum,  1847  "  Virgo 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  dispensed 
with,  the  secretary  having  forgotten  to  bring  them. 

Brother  Aquarius  appointed  caterer  of  the  next,  he  to 
select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Aries  moved  that  hereafter  each  member  shall 
send  to  the  secretary  on  or  before  the  last  Saturday  of  No- 
vember in  each  year  $30  to  provide  for  the  penalties  that 
may  be  due  for  absences  from  the  meetings  of  the  year. 
Carried. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


62 


FIFTY-SECOND  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


26th  St.  &  St  1 1  Ave. 


25th  Novr.  1876 


Present:  Aquarius,  caterer;  Leo,  Pisces,  Aries,  Capri- 
cornus,  Gemini,  Virgo,  Cancer,  Libra,  Taurus. 


Menu :  Oysters 

Consomm£  a  la  Conde 
Sheep's  head,  sauce  ravigote 
Pommes  Croquettes 
Selle  de  mouton 
Laitue 

Tomates  farcies 


Cailles  Toulouse 
Petits  pois 
Sorbet  au  rhum 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Salad 

Glace  —  Tomates  Surprise 
Fromage  —  Fruits  —  Caf6 


Wines:        Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry,  Cryder 
Rauenthaler  Berg 
Champagne 

Bordeaux,  Pontet  Canet 
Grenada  Rum 


presented  by  Virgo 
"  Cancer 


by  Virgo 


Minutes  last  two,  read  and  approved. 

Taurus  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  he  to 
select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Subscriptions  of  $30  each  received  from  Aries,  Virgo, 
Aquarius,  Cancer,  Leo,  Pisces,  Capricornus,  Libra,  Scorpio 
and  Gemini. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


63 


FIFTY-THIRD  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


30th  Deer  1876 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Aquarius,  Cancer,  Sagittarius, 
Aries,  Pisces,  Virgo,  Capricornus,  Libra,  Gemini. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Riz  a  I'oseille 
Bass,  sauce  Hollnndaise 
Selle  de  mouton  a  I'Anglaise 
Choux  de  Bruxelles 
Poulet  Saute,  Bordelaise 
Petis  pois 


Sorbet  au  Kirsch 
Grouse  rSti 
Salade 
Cheese 

Glaces  —  Fruits  —  Dessert 
Cafe 


Wines:        Haut  Sauternes 
Exhibition  Sherry 
Champagne,  Pommery  Sec 

Mumm's  Extra  Dry 
Madeira,  Buel,  1794 
Grenada  Rum 


presented  by  Libra 


presented  by  Pisces 
by  Virgo 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Aries  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he  to 
select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
The  meeting  adjourned. 


64 


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FIFTY-FOURTH  MEETING 


Pinards 


27th  Jany.  1877 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Gemini,  Virgo,  Libra,  Cancer, 
Aquarius,  Sagittarius,  Pisces,  Leo,  Capricornus,  Taurus. 


Menu :  Oysters 
Chowder 

Consomme1  Royale 
Terrapins  a  la  Maryland 
Selle  de  mouton.  Southdown 
Pommes  Croquettes 
Epinards 


Choux-fleurs  au  gratin 
Sorbet 

Chapons  aux  marrons 

Salad 

Cheese 

Ice-cream  —  Fruits  —  Cafe 


Wines:        Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry  &  Punch 
Rauenthaler 
Pommery  Sec 
Latour 
Chambertin 
Madeira,  Binninger 
Old  Applejack 


presented  by  Virgo 


presented  by  Aries 
"  Virgo 


The  reading  of  minutes  of  last  meeting  dispensed  with. 

Brother  Capricornus  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meet- 
ing, he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Moved  and  seconded  that  all  the  Brother  Signs  who 
have  not  presented  their  photographs  to  the  Zodiacs  be 
requested  to  present  them  at  the  next  meeting.  Carried. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


65 


FIFTY-FIFTH  MEETING 

Pinards  24th  Feby.  1877 

Capricornus,  caterer;  Libra,  Leo,  Aquarius,  Pisces, 
Sagittarius,  Cancer,  Virgo,  Aries,  Taurus. 

Menu:     Oysters  Macaroni  au  gratin 

Chowder  Sorbet 

Vol-au-vent  a  la  Toulouse  Pate  de  foies  gras 

English  mutton-chops  Chapon  pique  aux  marrons 

Bermudas  Salad  —  Ice-cream  —  Brandied  fruits 

Epinards  a  la  Creme  Fruits  —  Dessert  —  Cafe 

Wines:-    Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Pommery  Sec 

Madeira,  Ver  de  ho  presented  by  Libra 

Ludlow,  1810  "       "  Capricornus 
Antigua  Rum,  from  Geo.  Bowdoin 

Grenada  Rum  "  Virgo 

Minutes  of  the  last  two  meetings  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Scorpio  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs.  Should  he  be 
unable  to  serve,  Brother  Pisces  to  act  in  his  place. 

The  health  of  George  Bowdoin  and  the  memory  of  his 
father  drunk  in  the  rum  sent  by  him. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


66 


FIFTY-SIXTH  MFETING 


Pinards 


31st  March  1877 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Cancer,  Gemini,  Sagittarius, 
Pisces,  Aries,  Aquarius,  Libra,  Capricornus,  Taurus. 


Menu :  Oysters 
Chowder 

Printanier  Royale 
Vol-au-vent  a  la  Toulouse 
Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
Bermuda  potatoes 
Petits  pois 


Ris  de  veau  —  Epinards 
Sorbet 

Chapon  aux  marrons 

Salad 

Cheese 

Mince  pie,  presented  by  Cancer  *  *  * 
Ice-cream  —  Fruits  —  Cafe 


Wines:         Haut  Sauternes 

Marcobrunner,  1838 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Pommery  Sec 
Madeira,  Rapid 
Rum,  1834 


presented  by  Scorpio 
"  Aquarius 

presented  by  Libra 
"  Cancer 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Cancer  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
The  meeting  adjourned. 


67 


FIFTY-SEVENTH  MEETING 


Hotel  Brunswick 


28th  April  1877 


Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Capricornus,  Cancer, 
Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Consomme  Condorcet 
Bouchees  de  volaille  £  la  Reine 
Bass  raye,  sauce  Bavaroise 
Filet  de  bceuf  pique  aux  champignons 
frais 

Ris  de  veau  a  la  Colbert 


Pommes  de  terre  a  la  Duchesse 
Asperges  a  la  Hollandaise 
Sorbet  au  Kirsch 
Becassines  aux  cressons 
Glace  a  la  Diane  chasseuse 
Gateau  —  Petits-fours 
Fromage  —  Fruits  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Vin  de  Graves 
Sherry 

Marcobrunner 
Champagne,  Brunswick 
Madeira,  Constitution 
Grenada  Rum 


presented  by  Pisces 
"  Libra 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Cancer  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
The  meeting  adjourned. 


68 


FIFTY-EIGHTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


24th  Novr.  1877 


Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Libra,  Pisces,  Capricornus, 
Virgo,  Aquarius,  Leo,  Aries,  Scorpio,  Sagittarius,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Radishes  —  Olives  —  Celery 
Tortue  verte 
Consomme  a  l'lmperiale 
Timbales  a  la  Palermitaine 
Filets  de  soles  a  vin  blanc 
Selle  de  mouton  —  Currant  jelly 


String  beans  au  gastronome 
Terrapins,  Knickerbocker  style 
Canvas-back  ducks  —  Salad 
Petit  pot  de  creme  au  chocolat 
Fromage  de  Pont-l'Eveque  & 

de  Brie 
Fruits  —  Glaces  —  Cafe 


Wines:     Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Rauenthaler  Berg 
Champagne,  Perrier  Jouet 
Latour,  1864 
Grenada  Rum 
Cognac,  V.  O.  P. 

"    Grande  Fine  Champagne 


presented  by  Cancer 
"  Aries 
"  Cancer 


by  Virgo 
"  Cancer 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Virgo  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Secretary  received  subscriptions  of  $30  each  from 
Cancer,  Libra,  Pisces,  Scorpio,  Aries,  Leo,  Capricornus, 
Sagittarius,  Virgo  and  Capricornus. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


69 


FIFTY-NINTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


December  1877 


Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Aries,  Pisces,  Aquarius,  Cancer, 
Sagittarius,  Capricornus,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Caviar  sur  toast  —  Celeri  —  Olives  — 

Radis 
Bisque  of  crab 

Cromesquis  de  gibier  a  l'ltalienne 
Striped  bass  a  la  Hollandaise,  garni 

d'eperlans  frits  —  Pommes  Duchesse 
Selle  de  mouton  —  Port-wine  sauce 
Pommes  au  gastronome 


Haricots  verts 

Terrapin  a  la  Knickerbocker 
Macaroni  au  parmesan 
Canvas-back  ducks  —  Jelly 
Salade  de  laitue 

Omelette  soufflee  au  Maraschino 
Fromage  de  Brie  —  Stilton 
Glace  Diplomate  —  Fruit  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Steinwein 
Sherry 
Rauenthaler 

Champagne,  Pommery  Sec 
Latour,  1864 
Rum,  Grenada 
Brandy,  V.  O.  P. 


presented  by  Cancer 
by  Virgo 


by  Virgo 
"  Aries 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Sagittarius  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting, 
select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Minutes  approved. 


ie  to 


70 


SIXTIETH  MEETING 


Pinards 


26th  Jany.  1878 


Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Cancer,  Pisces,  Capricor- 
nus,  Aries,  Libra,  Virgo,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Chowder 

Croquettes  de  clams 
Selle  de  mouton 
Pommes  Chateau 
Epinards  a  la  Creme 
Terrapins  a  la  Maryland 
Pate  de  foies  gras  en  Bellevue 


Sorbet 

Canvas-back  ducks 
Salade 
Fromage 
Omelette  soufflee 
Fruits  —  Ice-cream 
Cafe 


Wines:  Chablis 

Pemartin  Sherry 
Pommery  Sec 
Duminy  Sec 
Chateau  Latour,  1874 
Arnold  Rum 

Grenada  Rum  Charlatan 


presented  by  Libra 

presented  by  Virgo 
by  Virgo 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Libra  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  he  to 
choose  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Absent  Signs  drunk. 
The  meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner. 


S72.25 


71 


SIXTY-FIRST  MEETING 


Pinards 


23d  February  1878 


Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Leo,  Virgo,  Aries,  Aquarius, 
Cancer,  Pisces,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Huitres 
Chowder 

Vol-au-vent  Toulouse 
Saddle  of  mutton 
Haricots  flageolets 
Pommes  Duchesse 


Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 
Sorbet 

Chapons  piques 
Salade,  mayonnaise 
Fromages 

Fruits  —  Ice-cream  —  Cafe 


Wines:        Steinberger  by  Pisces 

Sherry,  Pemartin  "  Libra 

Rauenthaler  Berg  "  Cancer 
Perrier  Jouet  Champagne 
Chateau  Lafite,  1865 

Blake  Madeira  by  Libra 
Arnold  Rum 

Old  Plantation  Rum  by  Libra 

Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Leo  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 


Cost  of  dinner, 


580.15 


72 


SIXTY-SECOND  MEETING 


Pinards 


23d  March  1878 


Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Libra,  Scorpio,  Capricornus, 
Aries,  Cancer,  Pisces,  Taurus,  Sagittarius. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Tortue  verte 

Alose  grillee  —  Concombres 
Petites  bouchees  de  clams 
Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
Bermudas  —  Tomates  farcies 
Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 


Timbales  a  la  Milanaise 
Sorbet 

English  Snipe  aux  cressons 

Salad 

Fromage 

Ice-cream  —  Cakes  —  Fruits 
Cafe 


Wines:        Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 
St.  Julien 

Chateau  Bechville,  1870 
Old  Antigua 
Grenada 
Rum  Jamaica 


by  Cancer 
"  Libra 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Aquarius  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Bro.  Pisces  moved  that  Bro.  Sagittarius  be  appointed  a 
committee  of  one  to  obtain  the  photographs  of  those  Brothers 
who  have  not  already  sent  them  to  the  Club  or  the  Brother 
Signs.  Carried. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner, 


JS75.85 


73 


SIXTY-THIRD  MEETING 


Delmonicos 


27th  April  1878 


Present:  Aquarius,  caterer;  Cancer,  Scorpio,  Pisces, 
Capricornus,  Aries,  Libra,  Sagittarius,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Huttres 

Consomm6  Colbert 
Brissotins  au  Supreme 
Escalopes  de  bass  a  la  Venitienne 
Selle  d'agneau  a  l'Anglaise 
Filet  de  bceuf  a  la  Cheron 
Ailes  de  volaille  Perigueux 
Sorbet  a  la  Romaine 


Squabs  rStis 
Tomates 

Petits  pois  —  Asperges,  flageolets 
Pudding  au  Sabayon 
Mousse  aux  bananes  —  Gateaux 
Petits-fours —  Fromage 
Fruits  —  Dessert  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Chablis 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Monopole,  dry 
Pontet  Canet 
Arnold  Rum 


presented  by  Aquarius 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Bro.  Sagittarius  reported  no  progress.  He  was  re- 
quested to  continue  his  efforts. 

Bro.  Taurus  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  meet- 
ing, he  to  notify  the  Signs  and  select  the  place. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


74 


SIXTY-FOURTH  MEETING 


Pinards 


30  November  1878 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Gemini,  Libra,  Aries,  Sagit- 
tarius, Scorpio,  Capricornus,  Cancer,  Virgo. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Potage  tortue  verte 
Chowder 

Red  snapper —  Hollandaise 
Vol-au-vent  a  la  Toulouse 
Cotelettes  de  perdreaux  — 

Puree  de  marrons 

Petits  pois 


Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 
Sorbet 

Pate  de  foie  gras  a  la  Strasbourg 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Celery  salad 

Fromage  de  Brie  &  de  Roquefort 
Parfait  au  cafe 
Fruits  &  Cafe 


Wines:  Vin  de  Graves 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Pommery  Sec 
Bordeaux,  St.  Julien  and  Bechville 

des  Mirail  Mulgan 
Madeira,  Ceres,  bottled  1792 

1800 

Grenada  Rum,  Charlatan,  1844 
Liqueurs  and  brandy 


presented  by  Cancer 
"  Scorpio 
"  Cancer, 
from  J.  C.  Wilmerding 
presented  by  Virgo 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

At  Brother  Virgo's  request,  he  was  appointed  caterer 
of  the  next  meeting,  he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the 
Signs. 

The  Secretary  received  subscriptions  of  S30  each  from 
Cancer,  Virgo,  Libra,  Capricornus,  Aries,  Scorpio  and  Gemini. 
The  meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner, 


S77.20 


75 


SIXTY-FIFTH  MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  28th  December  1878 

Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Capricornus,  Ge- 
mini, Aquarius,  Cancer,  Taurus. 

Menu:  Huttres  Ecrevisse  a  la  Bordelaise 

Caviare  on  toast  —  Olives  —  Celery  Artichauts  a  la  Hollandaise 

Tortue  verte,  claire  Virginia  ham 

Timbales  a  la  Rothschild  Salade  de  laitue 

Chicken-halibut  —  Sauce  Hollandaise  Pouding  Cabinet 

Selle  de  mouton  —  Currant  jelly  Fromage  —  Camembert  —  Stilton 

Choux  de  Bruxelles  Glaces 

Cracked  corn  fritters  Fruits  assortis  —  Cafe 

Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Chateau  Yquem,  Evariste,  Dupont  &  Co.     presented  by  Sagittarius 
Champagne,  Geisler  &  Co. 
Latour,  1864 

Sherry,  Amontillado  presented  by  Cancer 

Charlatan  Rum  "       "  Virgo 

Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Aries  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  he  to  select 
the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Aquarius'  and  Sagittarius'  subscriptions  were  received 
by  the  secretary. 

Health  of  absent  Signs  drunk. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  $66.82 


76 


SIXTY-SIXTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


28th  January  1879 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Virgo,  Pisces,  Capricornus, 
Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Caviare  on  toast 
C£leri  —  Olives  —  Radis 
Tortue  verte,  claire 
Consomme  a  la  Chatelaine 
Petites  bouchees  a  la  Montglas 
Codfish,  sauce  de  Homard 
Selle  de  mouton  —  Currant  jelly 


Croquettes  de  pommes —  Epinards  a  la 
Creme 

Terrapin  a  la  Knickerbocker 
Chapon  rdti  au  cresson 
Jambon 

Petit  pot  de  creme  au  chocolat 

Mince  pie  a  l'Astoria 

Fromage  —  GlacS  —  Fruits  —  Caf6 


Wines:     Haut  Sauternes 

Manzanilla  Sherry 
Pommery  Sec 
Bordeaux 
Latour,  1864 
C6te-R6tie 
White  Port,  1815 
Old  Grenada  Rum 
Liqueurs 


presented  by  Cancer 

presented  by  Virgo 
"  Aries 
"  Virgo 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Pisces  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
The  meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner, 


558.43 


77 


SIXTY-SEVENTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club  22d  February  1879 

Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Virgo,  Aquarius,  Aries,  Capri- 
cornus,  Leo,  Cancer. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Olives  —  C£leri  —  Beurre  —  Radis 

Bisque  of  crabs 

Timbales  a  la  Rothschild 

Shad  grillee  a  la  Maltre  d'H6tel 

Concombres  —  Tomates 

Selle  de  mouton  —  Currant  jelly 

Bermuda  potatoes  —  Haricots  verts 


Pat£  de  foie  gras  en  croute 
Macaroni  a  I'ltalienne 
Mongrel  goose  —  Apple  sauce 
Salade  de  laitue 
Baba  chaud  au  Kirsch 
Fromage  de  Roquefort 
Glac£  a  la  Nesselrode 
Fruits  assortis  —  Cafe 


Wines:     Haut  Sauternes 

Sherry,  London  Dock 
Johannisberger,  Blue  Seal,  1870 
Pommery  Sec 
Chateau  Latour,  1864 
Constitution  Madeira,  1798 
Old  Jamaica  Rum  (Saml.  Colt) 
Liqueurs 

In  the  absence  of  the  secretary,  Aries  was  elected  secre- 
tary pro  tem. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  previous  meeting  was 
dispensed  with  and  the  secretary  was  requested  to  notify  the 
caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  who  will  select  the  place  and 
notify  the  Signs. 

Health  of  absent  Signs  drunk. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  571.16 


presented  by  Capricornus 
"  Cancer 


presented  by  Pisces 


78 


SIXTY-EIGHTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


29th  March  1879 


Present:  Capricornus,  caterer;  Aries,  Pisces,  Libra, 
Cancer,  Scorpio. 


Menu:  Huitres,  Blucpoints 

Olives  —  Celeri  —  Olives  beurre 
Chicken  gumbo  a  l'Americaine 
Consomme  a  l'Exclinac 
Rissolettes  a  la  Moderne 
Striped  bass,  sauce  aux  crevettes 

—  Concombres 
Saddle  of  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
Petits  pois  Francaise 


Bermuda  potatoes 

Champignons  frais  saut£s  a  la  Rennel 
Faisan  chaponne  aux  marrons 
Jambon  a  la  Zodiac  —  Salade  de  laitue 
Petit  pot  de  Creme  au  chocolat 
Fromage  de  Brie  &  Camembert 
Fifth  Avenue  Bombes 
Fruit  —  Cafe,  &c. 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Moet  et  Chandon,  Grand  Cremant 

Pommery  Sec 

Latour,  1868 

Latour,  1864 

Ludlow  Madeira,  1810 

Charlotte  Town  Rum 

Grenada  Rum 

St.  Croix  Rum 


presented  by  Capricornus 

presented  by  Cancer 
by  Capricornus 

by  Cancer 


Reading  of  the  minutes  on  motion  dispensed  with. 
Cancer  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he  to 
point  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


ap- 


79 


SIXTY-NINTH  MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  26th  April  1879 

Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Libra,  Aquarius,  Capricornus, 
Aries,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Little-neck  clams 

Olives  —  Radis  —  Beurre 
Consomme  a  la  Fleury 
Tortue  verte,  claire 
Saumon,  sauce  Hollandaise 

Concombres 
Selle  d'agneau,  mint  sauce 
New  string  beans 
Croquettes  de  pommes 


Champignons  frais  sur  toast 
Asperges  au  beurre  fonde 
Chapon  au  cressons 
Jambon  au  Zodiacs 
Salade  de  laitue 
Bavaroise  au  caf£ 
Fromage  —  Fraises  —  Creme  a  la 
Vanille  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 

Sherry  by  Capricornus 

Pommery  Sec 

Grand  Vin  Cremant 

Chambertin 

Rum 


Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Scorpio  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he 
to  appoint  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Health  of  absent  Signs  drank. 
Meeting  adjourned. 
Received  from  Pisces  Si 5. 


80 


SKVENTIbT  H 


MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


V  \  cinlxT  1S79 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Capricornus,  Cancer,  Libra, 
Virgo,  Aries,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Huttres 

Tortue  verte,  claire 
Timbales  a  la  Moderne 
Black  bass  a  la  Maitre  d'Hotel 
Pommes  Duchesse 

Selle  de  venaison  —  Port-wine  sauce 
Petits  pois  —  Pommes  Parisienne 

Wines:     Rauenthaler  Berg,  Auslese,  1868 
Manzanilla  Sherry 
Champagnes,  Bonaparte  & 

Pommery  Sec 
Chambertin 

Chateau  Margaux,  1869 
Sherry 

Grenada  Rum,  Charlatan 
Antigua 


Terrapins  a  la  Knickerbocker 
Celeri  au  jus 

Red-head  duck  —  Currant  jelly 
Poires  a  la  Richelieu 
Fromage  de  Brie  —  Stilton 
Glace  Napolitaine 
Fruit  —  Cafe 

presented  by  Cancer 


presented  by  Virgo 
"  Libra 


Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

The  deaths  of  Brothers  Pisces  and  Sagittarius  were  re- 
ported by  the  Sccty  to  the  Club  and  it  was  ordered  that  a 
minute  be  recorded  expressing  the  deep  regret  of  the  Club 
at  their  loss.    Their  memories  were  drunk  in  silence. 

Brother  Libra  was  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meet- 
ing, he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 


Cost  of  dinner, 


S64.33 


The  meeting  adjourned. 

The  Secty.  received  subscriptions  (S30.  ea.)  from  Capri- 
cornus, Virgo,  Scorpio,  Cancer,  Libra,  Aries  &  Aquarius. 
On  27th  Deer,  received  subscription  of  Gemini. 

81 


SEVENTY-FIRST  MEETING 


Union  Club 


27th  Deer.  1879 


Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Cancer,  Aries,  Capricornus, 
Virgo,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green  turtle,  clear 
Cromesquis  a  la  Union  Club 
Filet  de  bass  raye,  farci  au  gratin 

—  Potatoes  Breton 
Roast  saddle  of  Southdown  mutton 
Celeri  au  jus  —  Pommes  de  terre  en 
Surprise 


Stewed  terrapin  a  la  Maryland 

Sorbet  au  Kirsch 

Roast  wild  ducks 

Hominy  balls 

Lettuce,  mayonnaise 

Cheese  —  Fruits  —  Dessert 

Ice-cream 

Cafe 


Wines:      Latour  Blanche  64,  Closman 
Sherry,  Thompson 
Dry  Cliquot,  Yellow  Label 

Burgundy,  C6te-R6tie,  1868  presented  by  Libra 

Rum,  Charlatan  "       "  Virgo 

Antigua  "       "  Libra 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Virgo  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Secretary  read  the  resignation  of  Brother  Aquarius. 
On  motion,  the  Secretary  was  requested  to  inform  Brother 
Aquarius  that  his  resignation  had  been  presented  and  laid 
on  the  table  until  the  next  meeting,  that  it  had  been  received 
with  great  regret  and  that  he  be  asked  if  it  was  not  possible 
for  him  to  withdraw  the  same. 


82 


It  was  then  resolved  that  the  meeting  proceed  to  fill 
the  vacancy  in  the  Club  caused  by  the  death  of  Brother 
Pisces.  The  Secty.  received  the  votes  of  all  present  and 
he  was  instructed  to  inform  absent  members  and  obtain 
their  votes  and  to  report  the  result  at  the  next  meeting  if 
possible. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  $57.97 


83 


SEVENTY-SECOND  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


January  31st  1880 


Present:  Virgo,  caterer; 
Scorpio,  Aries,  Taurus. 

Menu:  Oysters 

Bisque  aux  ecrevisses 
Chicken-halibut  a  la  Hollandaise 

Concombres 
Selle  de  mouton  —  Port-wine  sauce 
Croquettes  de  pommes  de  terre 
Epinards  a  la  Creme 
Sorbet  au  Kirsch 

Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 

Amontillado  Sherry 
Pommery  Sec 
Margaux 
Lafite.  1868 
Rum 


Leo,    Cancer,  Capricornus, 


Chapons  farcis  aux  marrons 

Jambon  a  la  Fearing 

Salades  de  tomates  et  de  laitue 

Entremets  en  Surprise 

Fromage  de  Brie  &  Camembert 

Glace  —  Tutti-frutti 

Fruit 

Cafe 


presented  by  Cancer 
"  Virgo 


The  Secretary  being  absent,  Brother  Virgo  was  chosen 
to  act  in  his  place. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  was 
dispensed  with. 

Brother  Leo  was  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

A  communication  was  received  from  Brother  Aquarius 
"that  though  the  kind  expression  of  friendly  feeling  and 
fellowship"  (the  action  in  regard  to  his  resignation  at  the 
last  meeting)  "shall  always  be  treasured  most  sacredly, 
I  am  most  reluctantly  compelled  to  ask  that  my  resigna- 
tion be  accepted." 

84 


It  was  moved  that  his  resignation  be  accepted  &  that 
the  secretary  be  requested  to  notify  him  of  the  same  &  also 
to  state  that  the  Zodiac  deeply  regret  being  obliged  to  part 
with  him  as  a  Brother  Sign. 

The  Secretary  announced  a  unanimous  vote  in  favor  of 
the  election  of  Mr.  Wm.  TurnbuII  to  fill  the  vacancy  of 
Pisces. 

Cancer  moved  that  the  Secy,  be  requested  to  notify 
Mr.  TurnbuII.  Carried. 

It  was  moved  by  Scorpio  &  seconded  by  Capricornus 
that  hereafter  all  voting  for  a  new  member  be  taken  by 
writing  the  name  of  a  candidate  on  a  ticket.  Carried. 

It  was  moved  by  Brother  Cancer  and  seconded  by 
Brother  Aries  that  an  election  to  fill  the  vacancy  in  the 
Club  caused  by  the  death  of  Brother  Sagittarius  take  place 
at  the  next  meeting  and  suggested  the  name  of  Mr.  George 
S.  Bowdoin  and  that  the  Secretary  notify  the  Brother  Signs. 
Carried. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


85 


SEVENTY-THIRD  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


28th  February  1880 


Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Pisces,  Gemini,  Cancer,  Capri- 
cornus,  Aries,  Virgo,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Consomme  a  la  Orleans 

Creme  d'asperges 

Black  bass  a  la  Maitre  d'HStel 

Concombres 

Saddle  of  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
New  green  peas  —  Bermuda  potatoes 
Jambon  au  epinards 
PSte  de  fole  gras  en  Bellevue 

Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 
Starin  Sherry 
Rauenthaler  Berg,  1868 
Pommery  Sec 
Cuvillier 
Nults,  1865 

Chateau  Margaux,  1870,  and  Grand 

Mouton,  1869 
Brown  Sherry 
Grenada  Rum 

"  1857 


Chapon  farci  aux  marrons 
Tomato  salad 
Mince  pie  a  la  Astoria 
Fromage  de  Brie  &  Camembert 
Fraises  frappees  en  caisses 
Glace  aux  fraises  a  la  vanille, 

presented  by  Virgo 
Cafe 


presented  by  Cancer 


presented  by  Virgo 

presented  by  Gemini 
"  Cancer 
"  Virgo 
"  Cancer 


The  minutes  of  the  last  two  meetings  were  read  and  ap- 
proved. 

Brother  Taurus  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  appoint  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

The  election  of  a  new  member  to  fill  the  place  of  Sagit- 
tarius took  place.  After  the  ballot  the  Secty.  announced 
that  George  S.  Bowdoin  was  unanimously  elected. 

The  Secty.  was  directed  to  notify  Mr.  Bowdoin  of  his 
election. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

The  Secty.  received  Si 5  from  Brother  Pisces  for  dues. 

Cost  of  dinner.  870.96 

86 


SEVENTY-FOURTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


27th  March  1880 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Libra,  Virgo,  Aries, 
Cancer,  Sagittarius. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Bisque  d'ecrevisses 
Cromesquis  a  la  Demidoff 
Shad  grillee  a  la  Maitre  d'Hotel 

Concombres 
Quartier  d'agneau,  mint  sauce 
Tomates  farcies  —  Pommes  Pari- 
sienne 

Vol-au-vent  de  volaille  a  la  Toulouse 


Petits  pois  nouveaux 
Asperges  a  la  Hollandaise 
English  Snipe  aux  cressons 
Salade  de  laitue 
Charlotte  a  la  Rothschild 
Fromage  de  Camembert  & 

Gruyere 
Biscuits  glaces 
Cafe 


Wines:     Steinwein,  New  York  Club 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec  and  Napoleon 
Lafite,  1858 
Margaux,  1869 
Port  Wine 

Old  Barbadoes  Rum,  Bloodgood 


presented  by  Cancer 


by  Cancer 
"  Libra 


The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  dis- 
pensed with  as  the  Secty.  had  forgotten  to  bring  them. 

Brother  Gemini  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

The  Secty.  received  Sio  from  Brother  Sagittarius  for 
dues. 


Cost  of  dinner, 


S69.81 


87 


SEVENTY-FIFTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


24th  April  1880 


Present:  Gemini,  caterer;  Libra,  Cancer,  Aries,  Capri- 
cornus,  Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Leo,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Little-neck  clams 

Tortue  verte,  claire 

Rissoles  a  la  Pompadour 

Long  Island  trout,  sauce  Hollandaise 

Concombres 
Selle  de  mouton  —  Currant  jelly 
New  green  peas  —  Bermuda  potatoes 
Spring  chicken  a  la  Marechale 
New  string  beans 


Asperges  a  la  vinaigrette 
English  snipe 

Salade  de  tomates  &  laitue 

Riz  a  la  Congaid 

Fifth  Avenue  bombes 

Fromage  de  Brie  &  Stilton 

Fraises 

Cafe 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes,  1865 

Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 
Cuvillier 

Mouton  Rothschild,  1869 
Lafite,  1858 
Habersham  Madeira 
Starin  Sherry,  C.  13 
Grenada  Rum 


presented  by  Gemini 
presented  by  Gemini 


Minutes  of  the  last  two  meetings  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Aries  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

Proposed  and  seconded  that  there  be  an  extra  meeting 
in  May  or  June.  Carried. 

Brother  Cancer  was  appointed  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner, 


S82.35 


88 


J^/f/r/tr/rt/  C/uirc/i 


SEVENTY-SIXTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


November  1880 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Cancer,  Sagittarius,  Capricor- 
nus,  Pisces,  Gemini,  Scorpio,  Virgo,  Libra,  Taurus. 


Sherry,  Manzanilla 
Rauenthaler,  1868 
Pommery  Sec 
Creme  Imperial 
Chateau  Margaux 

Medford  Rum  presented  by  Cancer 

Grenada  Rum 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Pisces  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Resolved,  that  as  the  next  regular  day  for  a  meeting 
would  be  on  Christmas,  the  next  meeting  be  held  on  the 
8th  Jany.  1881. 

The  Secty.  received  subscriptions  from  all  the  Signs. 


Menu 


Huitres 

Green-turtle  soup,  clear 
Rissolets  a  la  Pompadour 
Chicken-halibut  a  la  Hollandaise 


Terrapins  a  la  Knickerbocker 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Celery,  mayonnaise 
Peches  a  la  Conde 
Fromage 

Fruits  —  Creme  de  Nougat 
Cafe"  - 


et  sauce  de  homard 
Selle  de  mouton,  port-wine  sauce 
Choux  de  Bruxelles 
Potatoes,  Boston  style 


Wines 


Chateau  Yquem 


Cost  of  dinner, 


$91.85 


89 


SEVENTY-SEVENTH  MEETING 


Union  Club 


8th  Jany.  1881 


Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Leo,  Cancer,  Capricornus, 
Sagittarius,  Libra,  Aries,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Consomme  de  gibier  Persigny 
Boudin  de  volaille  a  la  Union  Club 
Filet  de  Louvine  a  la  Joinville 
Roast  saddle  of  Southdown  mutton 
Pommes  Brabant  —  Choux  de  Bruxelles 
Stewed  terrapin  a  la  Maryland 


C£leri  glace  au  jus 
Sorbet  au  Kirsch 
Roast  canvas-back  ducks 
Lettuce  salad 
Cheese 

Fruits  —  Dessert  —  Ice-cream 
Cafe 


Wines:       Rauenthaler  Berg 
Amontillado,  1846 
Champagne,  Clicquot 
Chateau  Latour  74 

Margaux,  1848 
58 

Lafite  64 
Port,  very  old 
Rum,  Antigua,  1847 


presented  by  Pisces 


Sagittarius 


Reading  the  minutes  dispensed  with. 

Brother  Sagittarius  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Caterer  moved  that  a  letter  be  addressed  to  Brother 
Scorpio  expressing  their  regret  at  his  enforced  absence  and 

90 


their  sympathy  with  his  sufferings,  and  that  this  be  signed 
by  all  the  Brothers.  Carried. 

Brother  Gemini  was  appointed  to  carry  the  above  reso- 
lution into  effect. 

Meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner.  $80.60 

Brother  Aries  presented  and  read  to  the  meeting  a  curi- 
ous account  of  another  Zodiac  Club  formed  some  years  ago 
in  London  and  composed  of  authors  and  publishers.* 

*  See  minutes  of  the  261st  meeting,  page  318. 


9i 


SEVENTY-EIGHTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


26th  Jany.  1881 


Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Gemini,  Libra,  Capricor- 
nus,  Aries,  Pisces,  Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Pur£e  de  concombres  &  la  Princesse 

Printaniere  a  la  Royale 

Creme  frite  au  parmesan 

Black  bass  a  la  Maltre  d'Hdtel 

Pommes  Parisienne 

Selle  de  mouton  —  Currant  jelly 

Pommes  Chateaubriand 


Choux  de  Bruxelles 

Pate  de  foie  gras  en  Bellevue 

Chapon  roti  farci  aux  marrons 

Celery,  mayonnaise 

Petit  pot  de  cafe  a  la  Chantilly 

Fromage 

Creme  de  Nougat 
Fruit  —  Caf£ 


Wines:  Johannisberger,  1868 
Sherry,  Manzanilla 
Veuve  Clicquot  Ponsardin,  Yellow 

Label 
Lafite  '58  and  '70 
Port 
Port 

Antigua  Rum 


presented  by  Sagittarius 

presented  by  Sagittarius 
presented  by  Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  two  meetings  read  and  approved. 

Bro.  Capricornus  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

The  health  of  Bro.  Scorpio  and  his  speedy  and  entire 
recovery  drunk. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner, 


875.82 


92 


SEVENTY-NINTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


26th  Feby.  1881 


Present:  Capricornus,  caterer;  Aries,  Pisces,  Cancer, 
Leo,  Libra,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Bisque  d'ecrevisses 
Consomme  a  la  Su£doise 
Chicken-halibut,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Cucumbers 

Selle  de  mouton  —  Currant  jelly 
Epinards  au  jus  —  Tomates  farcies 
Vol-au-vent  de  ris  de  veau 


Petits  pois 

Champignons  frais  sur  toast 
Chapon  roti  aux  cressons 
Salad  of  Lettuce 
Souffle  aux  pommes 
Camembert  et  Brie 
Glace  —  Fruit  —  Cafe 


Wines: 


Rauenthaler  Berg,  1868 
Veuve  Clicquot 
Sherry 
Medoc 

Chateau  LaGrange 
Latour  '70 

Port 

Grenada  Rum 


presented  by  Cancer 


The  Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Cancer  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
The  health  of  absent  members  drank. 
The  meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner,  S66.65 


93 


EIGHTIETH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


26th  March  1881 


Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Libra,  Capricor- 
nus,  Aries,  Taurus. 


Wines:     Johannisberger,  Blue  Seal,  1870        presented  by  Cancer 
Sherry 

Veuve  Clicquot 
Chateau  Lafite,  1858 
Latour,  1870 
Antigua  Rum,  1847 

Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Bro.  Libra  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  he  to 
select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
The  meeting  adjourned. 


Menu 


Oysters 

Consomme  a  la  Metternich 
Shad  a  la  Maitre  d'Hotel 
Cucumbers 

Selle  d'agneau,  mint  sauce 
Bermuda  potatoes 
Champignons  frais  sur  toast 


Asperges,  sauce  Hollandaise 
English  snipe  on  toast 
Tomato  salad 

Petit  pot  de  creme  au  chocolat 
Fromages  de  Brie  &  Roquefort 
Strawberries 
Ice-cream  —  Caf6 


Cost  of  dinner, 


S61.00 


94 


EIGHTY-FIRST  MEETING 


Union  Club 


30th  April  1881 


Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Gemini,  Cancer,  Leo,  Capri- 
cornus,  Pisces,  Aries,  Sagittarius,  Taurus. 


Menu :  Little-neck  clams 

Printaniere  a  la  Royale 
Raviolis  a  la  Milanaise 
Filet  de  sole  a  la  Normandie 

Cucumber  salad 
Roast  saddle  of  spring  Iamb, 

mint  sauce 
Tomates  farcies  —  Petits  pois 


Supreme  de  volaille  a  la  Dauphine 
Artichauts  a  I'Anglaise 
Asperges  aux  branches 
Sorbet  au  Kirsch 

Roast  English  snipe  au  cressons  — 
Lettuce 

Fromage  —  Strawberry  pudding  — 
Glace  a  la  Nesselrode 


Wines:  Johannisberger,  1846 
Chateau  Yquem,  1864 
Sherry 

Veuve  Clicquot 
Lafite,  1868 
Latour,  1864 
Lafite,  1864 


presented  by  Libra 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Virgo  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner, 


S84.ll 


95 


EIGHTY-SECOND  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club  26th  November  1881 

Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Aries,  Libra,  Pisces,  Capricor- 
nus,  Sagittarius,  Cancer,  Taurus. 

Menu:      Hultres  Selle  de  mouton  —  Jelly 

Green  turtle,  clear  Celery  salad 

Petites  bouchees  a  la  Montglas  Ice-cream  Napolitaine 

Striped  bass  Hollandaise,  cucumber  Fromage  de  Roquefort  &  Brie 

sauce  Fruit 

Terrapin  a  la  Knickerbocker  Coffee 
Artichokes  fried  a  la  vinaigrette 

Wines:  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Ruedesheimer  presented  by  Virgo 

Champagne,  Irroy  Sec 
Chateau  LaGrange 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870 

Gardiner  Howland  Rum,  1820  presented  by  Aries 

Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Taurus  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  dinner, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

On  motion  it  was  resolved  that  owing  to  the  enforced 
absence  of  Brother  Scorpio  he  has  been  placed  on  the  ab- 
sent list  &  that  the  Sectry.  be  requested  to  inform  him  of 
the  same  &  return  the  check  sent  by  him  for  the  payment 
of  his  dues  for  the  current  year. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  £82.00 

Yearly  dues  reed,  from  Libra,  Aries,  Cancer,  Capri- 
cornus,  Virgo,  Sagittarius,  Aquarius,  Pisces  &  Leo  &  Gemini. 

96 


df  T/'  C/rtif/f,n'/i 


EIGHTY-THIRD  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


31st  Deer  1881 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Gemini,  Pisces,  Aries,  Virgo, 
Cancer,  Libra. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Tortile  verte,  claire 
Julienne 

Chicken-halibut,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Pommes  de  terre 
Selle  de  mouton 
Pommes  Duchesse  —  Choux  de 
Bruxelles 


Terrapin 

Canvas-back  ducks 

Celeri,  mayonnaise 

Pudding  glace  Diplomat 

Stilton  —  Brie 

Fruit 

Cafe 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Veuve  Clicquot,  Yellow  Seal 

Latour,  1874 

Sherry 

Madeira 

Charlatan  Rum 


presented  by  Sagittarius 
"  Virgo 


Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Leo  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Sectry.  read  a  letter  from  Brother  Scorpio  returning 
his  check  as  he  hoped  soon  to  be  able  to  be  present  at  the 
meeting  &  promising  soon  to  send  a  saddle  of  mutton  to  the 
Zodiacs. 

The  health  of  Bro.  Scorpio  drank  with  the  best  wishes 
for  his  speedy  recovery  &  early  appearance  at  the  meetings 
&  the  Sectry.  was  directed  to  hold  the  check  &  to  send  the 
thanks  of  ""he  Zodiac  for  the  saddle. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


97 


EIGHTY-FOURTH  MEETING 


Union  Club 


28th  Jany.  1882 


Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Aries,  Libra,  Cancer,  Sagittarius, 
Capricornus,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green-turtle  soup,  clear 
Cotelettes  d'ecrevisses  a  la  Comtesse 
Striped  Bass  garni,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Roast  saddle  of  Southdown  mutton 
Pommes  de  terre  —  Haricots  panaches 
Timbale  de  macaroni  a  la  Parisienne 


Stewed  terrapin  a  la  Maryland 

Sorbet  au  Maraschino 

Roast  capon  a  la  Pennington 

Lettuce  salad 

Fromages  varies 

Ice-cream 

Fruit  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 

Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 
Chateau  Latour,  1874 

Jamaica  Rum,  1793  presented  by  Cancer 


Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Gemini  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Pisces  (TurnbuII)  next. 


98 


EIGHTY-FIFTH  MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  25th  February  1882 

Present:  Gemini,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Libra,  Capricornus, 
Sagittarius,  Aries,  Cancer,  Taurus. 

Menu :  Oysters 

Julienne,  strained 
Puree  de  concombres 
Caviare  on  toast 
North  Carolina  shad  grille 
Concombres  —  Pommes  Parisienne 
Saddle  of  mutton,  raised  and  pre- 
sented by  Scorpio 

Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 

Sherry 
Rauenthaler 
Pommery  Sec 
Chateau  Latour,  1874 
Antigua  Rum,  1847 

Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Aries  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting.    He  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


Bermuda  potatoes 
Chaudfroid  de  pluviers 
Fresh  asparagus 
Spring  chicken 
Salade  de  tomates 
Souffle  de  pommes 
Fromage  de  Gorgonzola 
Fruit  —  Cafe 


99 


EIGHTY-SIXTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


25th  March  1882 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Libra,  Sagittarius, 
Virgo,  Pisces,  Capricornus,  Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Creme  d'asperges 

Consomme  Royale 

Petite  timbale  Milanaise 

Broiled  shad  — Concombres 

Pommes  en  serviette 

Selle  d'agneau,  mint  sauce 

Petit  pois  frais —  Bermuda  potatoes 


Ris  de  veau  piques  Financiere 
Asperges  fraiches,  sauce 

Hollandaise 
Punch 

Capon  —  Lettuce  salad 
Tomato  salad 
Gorgonzola  cheese 
Fruit  —  Coffee 


Wines: 


Haut  Sauternes 
Veuve  Clicquot 
Pommery  Sec 
Vin  Brut 
Rauenthaler 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870 
Sherry,  Elixir 
Grenada  Rum,  Charlatan 


presented  by  Aries 
"  Virgo 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Pisces  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting, 
to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Next  Sagittarius. 


He 


Cost  of  dinner,  glOl.91 


100 


EIGHTY-SEVENTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


29th  April  1882 


Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Gemini,  Leo,  Sagit- 
tarius, Aries,  Libra,  Capricornus,  Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu :   Little-neck  clams  —  Brown  bread 
Julienne  strained 
Croustade  Parisienne  aux  truffes 
Fresh  salmon,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Cucumbers  —  Potatoes 
Roast  saddle  of  lamb,  mint  sauce 
Fresh  peas  —  Bermuda  potatoes 


Asperges,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Grass  plover 

Lettuce  and  tomato  salad 
Vanilla  ice-cream  —  Strawberries 
Gorgonzola  and  Camembert  cheese 
Coffee 


Wines:     Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Veuve  Clicquot 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870 

Margaux,  1869 
Madeira,  Murdock,  1817 
Antigua  Rum,  1847 


presented  by  Sagittarius 
"  Pisces 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Sagittarius  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


Capricornus  next. 


IOI 


EIGHTY-EIGHTH  MEETING 


Union  Club 


25th  Novr.  1882 


Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Cancer,  Capricornus,  Pis- 
ces, Scorpio,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green-turtle  soup 
Chicken-halibut,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 
Saddle  of  Southdown  mutton 
Pommes  Duchesse  —  Haricots  verts 


Celeri  au  jus 
Sorbet  au  rhum 
Red-head  ducks 
Lettuce  salad 
Fromages  varies 
Ice-cream  —  Fruits  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Sherry 

Veuve  Clicquot 
Chateau  Lafite.  1870 

Margaux,  1860 
Antigua  Rum 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Capricornus  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meet- 
ing, he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

Subs  S30  each  reed,  from  Capricornus,  Cancer,  Scorpio, 
Sagittarius,  Pisces,  Aries,  Leo  &  Taurus,  Virgo  &  Gemini. 


Cancer  next. 


102 


EIGHTY-NINTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


30th  Deer  1882 


Present:  Capricornus,  caterer;  Libra,  Cancer,  Virgo, 
Aries,  Gemini,  Sagittarius,  Taurus. 


Wines:  Rauenthaler,  1868 
Sherry 

Veuve  Clicquot 
Lafite,  '75 

Madeira,  C.  L.  Livingston*** 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Bro.  Virgo  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting.    He  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 


Cost  of  dinner,      877.10,      $2.15  ea. 


Libra;  subscription  $30  received. 
Cancer  next. 


Menu: 


Oysters 

Green  turtle,  clear 
Sheepshead,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Cucumbers 

Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 
Brussels  sprouts  —  Lima  beans 


Vol-au-vent  de  perdreaux 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Celery  salad 
Glace  tutti-frutti 
Gorgonzola  cheese 
Fruit  —  Caf§ 


1810 

Habersham  Madeira 


presented  by  Capricornus 
by  Pisces 


103 


NINETIETH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


Jany  30th  1883 


Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Libra,  Aries,  Cancer, 
Capricornus,  Sagittarius,  Pisces,  Leo,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green  turtle 

Croustade  Parisienne 

Black  bass  a  la  Maltre  de  Hotel 

Cucumbers 

Saddle  of  mutton 


Pommes  Parisienne  —  French  peas 
Artichauts  francaises,  sauce  Hol- 

landaise 
Pate  de  foie  gras 
Celeri,  mayonnaise 
Ice-cream  —  Fruit  —  Caf6 


Wines:  Rauenthaler 
Sherry 
Jurancon 

Veuve  Clicquot  Ponsardin 
Lafite,  '69 
Grape  juice,  H  B 
Madeira,  M.  &  B.,  1809 
Grape  juice,  1814 
Antigua  Rum 


presented  by  Aries 

presented  by  Virgo 
"  Pisces 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Brother  Cancer  appointed  as  caterer  of  next  meeting. 
He  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 


104 


NINETY-FIRST  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club  24th  Febry  1883 

Present:  Cancer,  eaterer;  Aries,  Capricornus,  Scorpio, 
Taurus. 

Menu:  Oysters,  Blue  Point  Fresh  asparagus 

Green  turtle,  clear  Chapon  farci  aux  truffes 

Chicken-halibut,  sauce  Hollandaise  Ice-cream 

Roast  loin  of  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce  Gorgonzola  cheese 

Peas  —  Potatoes  Fruit  —  Caf6 

Pat6  de  foie  gras,  presented  by  Virgo 

Wines:  Rauenthaler  Berg,  Auslese  presented  by  Cancer 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 

Mouton  Rothschild,  1875  presented  by  Cancer 
Medford  Rum 

Various  Madeiras  "  Aries 

The  table  was  decorated  by  a  beautiful  and  excessively 
fragrant  basket  of  violets  raised  &  presented  by  Cancer. 

Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Libra  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting. 
He  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Secretary  was  requested  to  present  the  thanks  of 
the  meeting  to  Brother  Virgo  for  the  Pate  he  sent. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


(Church  next.) 


S9.50  to  credit  of  next  dinner 
Cost  of  dinner,  $45.50 


105 


NINETY-SECOND  MEETING 


Union  Club 


March  31st  1883 


Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Sagittarius,  Gemini, 
Capricornus,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Printaniere  a  la  Royale 
Cromesquis  a  la  Union  Club 
Boiled  shad,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Cucumber  salad 
Supreme  de  volaille 
Pet  its  pois 

Ris  de  veau  bouillis  a  la  creme 


Artichauts  sautes 
Sorbet  au  Kirsch 
Roast  lamb,  mint  sauce 
Pommes  Bermuda 
Haricots  verts 
Fromages  varies 
Lettuce  salad 

Ice-cream  —  Fruits  —  Cafe 


Wines: 


Rauenthaler  Berg 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 
Veuve  Clicquot 
Clossman's  Latour,  1874 
Jamaica  Rum 


presented  by  Libra 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Scorpio  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting, 
to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


He 


106 


NINETY-THIRD  MEETING 


Delmonico's 


28th  April  1883 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Capricornus, 
Libra,  Leo,  Aries,  Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Clams 

Consomme  Colbert 
Creme  de  choux-fleurs 
Olives  —  Radis 

Alose  grillee  au  beurre  de  homard 
Selle  d'agneau  a  la  Colbert 
Ailles  de  volaille  a  la  Bearnaise 


Pluviers  sautes  a  la  Bourguignonne 
Sorbet  au  Kirsch 
Doe-birds  —  Salad 

Petits  pois — Tomates  —  Haricots  verts 
Gateaux  varies  —  Petits-fours 
Fromages 

Fruits  and  desserts  —  Cafe 


Wines: 


Chablis 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 
Veuve  Clicquot 
Margaux,  '69 
Lafite,  '70 
Old  Port,  1820 
Madeira,  Charleston 
Antigua  Rum 


presented  by  Sagittarius 

"  Cancer 
"  Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Taurus  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner,  877.00 


107 


NINETY-FOURTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


24th  Novr.  1883 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Cancer,  Virgo,  Sagittarius, 
Scorpio,  Aries,  Libra. 


Menu: 


Wines: 


Oysters 

Green  turtle,  clear 

Chicken-halibut,  sauce  Hollandaise 

Boiled  potatoes 

Saddle  of  Southdown  mutton 

Potato  croquettes 

Choux-fleurs  a  la  creme 

American  peas 

Marshal  Sherry,  original  importation 

Pommery  Sec 

Latour,  1874 

Mouton  Rothschild 

Old  Port 

Grenada  Rum 


Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 
Artichauts  francais  a  la  vinaigrette 
Canvas-back  duck  —  Currant  jelly 
Chicory  and  escarole  salad 
Savarin  au  rhum 
Ice-cream 

Gorgonzola  and  Brie  cheese 
Fruit  —  Cafe 

presented  by  Cancer 


presented  by  Sagittarius 
"  Cancer 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Libra  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Sectry.  presented  the  resignation  of  Brother  Capri- 
cornus. 

On  motion  of  Bro.  Libra  it  was 

Resolved:  That  this  resignation  be  laid  on  the  Table  & 
that  the  Secretary  be  requested  to  notify  Brother  Capricor- 
nus,  that  it  is  the  earnest  and  unanimous  request  of  the  meet- 
ing that  he  will  withdraw  his  resignation. 

The  Secty.  acknowledges  the  receipt  of  S30  from  the 
following  members:  Virgo,  Gemini,  Cancer,  Scorpio,  Aries, 
Sagittarius  &  Libra. 

Meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  $64.00 
108 


NINETY-FIFTH  MEETING 


Union  Club 


29th  Deer  1883 


Present :  Leo,  caterer;  Cancer,  Aries,  Virgo,  Pisces,  Libra, 
Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Capricornus,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

ConsommS  a  la  Jonathan 
Cromesquis  a  la  Union  Club 
Striped  bass,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Saddle  of  Southdown  mutton 
Pommes  Duchesse  —  Haricots  verts 


Choux-fleurs  au  gratin 
Sorbet 

Capon  a  la  Pennington 
Celeri,  mayonnaise 
Fromages  varies 
Ice-cream  —  Fruit  —  Cafe 


Wines:     Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 
Chateau  Lafite,  1868 
Grenada  Rum 


presented  by  Bro.  Cancer 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

Bro.  Gemini  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Secretary  reported  that  Brother  Capricornus  had 
withdrawn  his  resignation. 

The  Sectry.  acknowledges  receipt  of  subscriptions  from 
Broths.  Pisces,  Capricornus  &  Leo. 

Meeting  adjourned. 


109 


NINETY-SIXTH  MEETING 


Union  Club 


26th  Jany.  1884 


Present:  Gemini,  caterer;  Aries,  Sagittarius,  Cancer, 
Virgo,  Pisces,  Libra,  Scorpio,  Taurus. 


Menu :  Oysters 

Clear  green  turtle 
Boiled  red  snapper 
Cucumbers 
Boudin  a  la  Richelieu 
Petits  pois 

Saddle  of  Southdown  mutton, 
currant  jelly 


Croquettes  de  pommes  —  Flageolets 
Fonds  d'artichauts  farcis 
Stewed  terrapin 
Sorbet 

Roast  spring  chicken 

Tomato  salad 

Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Cafes 


Wines:  Rauenthaler  Berg 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec,  Vin  brut 
Mouton  Rothschild,  1875 
Madeira,  Buchannan,  1797 
Madeira,  Mouse 
Antigua  Rum,  1847 


presented  by  Gemini 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Aries  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting, 
to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


He 


Cost  of  dinner, 


S98.47 


I  10 


NINETY-SEVENTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


23d  Feby  1884 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Libra,  Virgo,  Sagitta- 
rius, Capricornus,  Leo,  Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters,  Blue  Point  —  Brown  bread 
Green  turtle,  clear 
Puree  de  celeri  aux  croutons 
Broiled  black  bass,  tomato  mayon- 
naise 

Saddle  of  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
French  peas  —  Flageolet  potatoes 
Ris  de  veau  Financiere  —  Fonds  d'ar- 
tichauts 


Fresh  mushrooms 

Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 

Ph.  Chapon  farci  aux  truffes 

Lettuce  salad 

Compote  de  peches  au  riz 

Ice-cream 

Gorgonzola  &  Camembert  cheese 
Fruits  —  Coffee 


Wines:  Rauenthaler  Berg 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec,  Vin  brut 
Chateau  Mouton  Rothschild,  1875 
Clossman's  Latour,  1870 
Johnson's  Margaux,  1869 
Grenada  Rum,  1847 

Charlotte  Town  Rum  presented  by  Virgo 

Apple  Brandy  "  Cancer 

"  Virgo 

Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Brother  Pisces  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting. 
He  to  appoint  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  890.00 


I  I  I 


NINETY-EIGHTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


29th  March  1884 


Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Aries,  Sagittarius,  Scorpio, 
Libra,  Gemini,  Cancer,  Capricornus,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Little-neck  clams 

Consomme  cosmopolite 
North  River  shad,  maltre  d'HOtel 
Fresh  tomatoes,  mayonnaise 
Boiled  potatoes 

Saddle  of  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
Fresh  okra  —  New  peas  —  Pommes 

Duchesse 
Asparagus,  sauce  Hollandaise 


Pat6  de  foie  gras  en  Bellevue 

Salade  de  laitue 

Chapon  farci  aux  marrons  — 

Haricots  verts 
Glace  tutti-frutti 
Strawberries 

Gorgonzola  &  Camembert  cheese 
Fruits  and  coffee 


Wines:  Rauenthaler  Berg 
Sherry 

Chateau  Yquem,  1865 
Pommery  Sec 
Chateau  Mouton,  1815 
Madeira,  Juno,  1821 
Madeira,  Murdock,  1819 
1817 

Grenada  Rum 
Charlotte  Town 


presented  by  Cancer 
presented  by  Aries 
"  Pisces 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Brother  Sagittarius  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner, 


$95.20 


112 


NINETY-NINTH  MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


26th  April  1884 


Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Pisces,  Capricornus,  Libra, 
Leo,  Scorpio,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Little-neck  clams 
Oysters 

Printaniere  a  la  Royale 

Puree  aux  pois  verts  aux  croutons 

Boiled  Oregon  salmon,  tomato 

mayonnaise,  anchovy  and  Holland- 

aise  sauce 
Saddle  of  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
New  peas  —  Bermuda  potatoes 


Supreme  de  pluviers  a  la  Perigueux 

New  string  beans 

Asparagus,  sauces  Hollandaise  et 

a  la  vinaigrette 
Broiled  spring  chicken 
Westphalia  ham 
Apple  souffle  —  Cheese 
Strawberries 
Ice-cream  —  Coffee 


Wines:  Johannisberger,  1868 
Sherry 

Veuve  Clicquot 
Geisler 

Chateau  Lafite,  1870 
Reserve  Port 
Grenada  Rum 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Bro.  Capricornus  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting. 
He  to  appoint  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs  with  the  re- 
quest that  he  make  the  dinner  a  memorable  one  and  incur 
for  that  purpose  such  expense  as  he  thinks  necessary  and 
appropriate  for  the  Centenary  Dinner  of  the  Club. 

Meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner, 


S70.ll 


"3 


CENTENARY  MEETING 


Union  Club 


November  1884 


Present:  Capricornus,  caterer;  Leo,  Pisces,  Sagittarius, 
Virgo,  Cancer,  Aries,  Libra,  Gemini,  Scorpio,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters,  half-shell 

Consomme  a  la  Grammont 

Hors-d'oeuvre 

Croustade  a  I'Union 

Terrapins  a  I'Americaine 

Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 

Pommes  grille  —  Choux  de  Bruxelles 


Timbale  de  macaroni  a  la  Parisienne 
Petits  pois 

Celeri  farci  a  I'Andalouse 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Salade 

Cafe  mousseux  —  Cheese  —  Fruit  — 
Cafe 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 

Sherry,  Thompson 
*Moet  &  Chandon  Brut 

Pommery  Sec 

Latour  '68,  Johnson 
*Johannisberger,  1866 
*Johannisberger,  1870 

Romanee,  1865 

Clos  de  Vougeot,  H.  18,  1830 

Starin  Sherry 

Ludlow  Madeira 

Jamaica  Rum 


presented  by  Pisces 
"  Cancer 
"  Pisces 

by  Sagittarius 
"  Capricornus 
"  Scorpio 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Cancer  appointed  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the  place  & 
notify  the  Signs. 

The  Table  to  commemorate  the  Centenary  Dinner  was 
beautifully  decorated  with  a  very  beautiful  Menu  for  each 
Sign  with  his  monogram  gotten  up  by  the  Caterer. 

The  Secretary  acknowledges  the  receipt  from  each  Sign 
of  his  dues. 

The  meeting  adjourned  after  a  vote  of  thanks  to  the 
Caterer  for  the  handsome  way  he  had  performed  his  duties. 

1 14 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  FIRST 
MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


27th  December  1884 


Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Capricorn  us,  Aries,  Pisces, 
Sagittarius,  Taurus. 


Menu :  Oysters,  half-shell  —  Brown  bread 
Printaniere  a  la  Royale 
Hors-d'oeuvre 

Petites  bouchees  a  la  Montglas 
Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 
Saddle  of  venison,  sauce  homard 
Brussels  sprouts  —  Potatoes,  mashed 
and  baked 


Fresh  mushrooms  on  toast 
Canvas-back  ducks  —  Fried  hominy 
Celery,  mayonnaise 
Brown  bread  ice-cream 
Gorgonzola  &  Camembert  cheese 
Fruits,  nuts,  &c. 
Coffee 


Wines:  Marcobrunner 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 
Lafite,  1870 
Sherry 

Antigua  Rum,  1847 


presented  by  Cancer 


Reading  of  minutes  dispensed  with. 
Virgo  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he  to  select 
the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner,  $59.54 


115 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SECOND 
MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


31st  January  1885 


Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Libra,  Cancer,  Aries,  Leo,  Pis- 
ces, Sagittarius. 


Menu :  Oysters,  half-shell 
Calf's  head,  clear 

Fillets  of  striped  bass  a  la  Normande 
Cucumbers  —  Pommes  de  terre  a 

I'Anglaise 
Petites  bouchees  a  la  Montglas 
Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 
Artichokes,  sauce  Hollandaise 


Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 
Celeri,  mayonnaise 
Haricots  verts 
Pommes  Duchesse 
Brown  bread  Ice-cream 
Gorgonzola  &  Camembert  cheese 
Fruits,  nuts,  &c. 
Coffee 


Wines:  Chateau  Yquem 

Amontillado  Sherry 
Perrier  Jouet  Champagne 
Chateau  Lafite,  Johnson,  1870 
Charlatan  Rum 


by  Virgo 


The  Secretary  being  absent  the  minutes  of  last  meeting 
were  not  read. 

Brother  Libra  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


116 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  THIRD 
MEETING 


Union  Club 


February  1885 


Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Gemini,  Capricornus,  Pisces, 
Sagittarius. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Clear  turtle  soup 
Bouchees  a  la  Reine 
Chicken  halibut  au  gratin 
Sweetbreads  —  Fresh  mushrooms 
Lamb  chops  —  Green  peas 
Sorbet  au  Kirsch 


Roast  capon  stuffed  with  chestnuts 

and  truffles 
Lettuce  salad 
Mousse  au  caf£ 
Cheese  —  Fruit 
Cafe 


Wines:     Thompson  Sherry 

Champagne,  Pommery  Sec 
Latour,  1874 
Clos  de  Vougeot,  1865 
Center  Madeira 
Murdock  " 

Brown  Sherry,  Hambro 


presented  by  Libra 

"  Sagittarius 


Secretary  being  absent  minutes  not  read. 
Brother  Scorpio  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner,  569.10 


117 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FOURTH 
MEETING 


Union  Club 


March  1885 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Libra,  Gemini,  Sagittarius, 
Leo,  Pisces,  Aries,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Little-neck  clams  Pommes  quillen  —  Haricots  verts 
Printaniere  a  I'lmperatrice  sautes 

Petites  timbales  de  gibier  a  la  Talley-     Sweetbreads  with  fresh  mushrooms 

rand  Roast  Capon  a  la  Pennington 

Baked  Shad  farcie  a  I'ltalienne  Lettuce  and  tomatoes 

Bermuda  potatoes  Crushed  strawberry  ice-cream 

Roast  saddle  of  spring  lamb,  mint  Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Cafe 
sauce 


Wines:  Chateau  Contet 
,  Sherry 
Pommery  Sec 
Moet  &  Chandon  brut 
Chateau  Lafite 

Brown  Sherry  presented  to  Sagittarius  by  Hambro 

Antigua  Rum,  1849 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Bro.  Taurus  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

Cost  of  dinner,  §91.01 


Il8 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  FIFTH 
MEETING 


Union  Club 


25th  April  1885 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Libra,  Scorpio,  Pisces,  Sagit- 
tarius, Cancer. 


Menu :  Little-neck  clams 

Consomme  Royale 
Broiled  North  River  shad 
Bermuda  potatoes 
Cucumber  salad 
Saddle  of  spring  lamb 
Fresh  string- beans 


Fresh  asparagus 

Sweetbreads  —  Fresh  mushrooms 

Roast  capon 

Boiled  tongue 

Tomato  and  lettuce  salad 

Strawberries  and  ice-cream 

Cheeses  —  Fruit  —  Coffee 


Wines: 


Chateau  Contet 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 
Chateau  Lafite 
Very  old  port 


presented  by  Pisces 


The  Secretary  having  forgotten  the  minutes  of  the  last 
meeting  they  were  dispensed  with. 

Bro.  Leo  was  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 


119 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTH 
MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  28th  November  1885 

Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Cancer,  Scorpio, 
Aries,  Libra,  Pisces,  Taurus. 

Menu:  Oysters 

Green  turtle,  clear 
Creme  de  choux-fleurs 
Petites  bouchees  aux  truffes 
Bass  raye,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Cucumber  salad  —  Potatoes 
Ailes  de  perdreaux  truffees 
Stuffed  peppers  —  Champignons  frais 


Saddle  of  mutton 

Brussels  sprouts  —  Potatoes 

Red  Head  ducks 

Fried  hominy  —  Celery  salad 

Plombiere  glacee 

Cheese —  Fruit  and  nuts 

Cafe 


Stewed  terrapins,  presented  by  Brother  Sagittarius 
Pears  presented  by  Bro.  Cancer 

Wines:       Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 
Chateau  Latour,  1874 

Rum  presented  by  Mr.  Edward  Bell 

Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

Bro.  Gemini  to  be  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he  to  select 
the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Secretary  having  announced  the  death  of  Brother 
Capricornus  it  was  resolved  that  the  caterer  and  Sect'y. 
prepare  a  brief  notice  of  our  expression  of  regret  of  our  loss. 

The  memory  of  Brother  Capricornus  was  drunk  standing 
&  in  silence. 

120 


It  was  resolved  that  the  death  of  Walter  L.  Cutting, 
Caprieornus,  having  occurred  on  Oct.  17th  1885  the  Zodiac 
places  on  its  minutes  an  expression  of  deep  regret  at  the  loss 
of  one,  who  was  endeared  to  its  members  by  the  ties  of  long 
association  and  whose  engaging  qualities  always  added  to  the 
pleasure  of  the  meetings  of  the  Zodiac. 

The  meeting  adjourned  after  requesting  the  caterer  to 
express  their  thanks  to  Mr.  Edward  Bell  for  sending  them 
the  Rum  with  which  to  drink  the  memory  of  Bro.  Caprieornus. 


121 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTH 
MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 

Present:  Gemini,  caterer; 
Scorpio,  Pisces,  Cancer,  Taurus. 

Menu :        Oysters  —  Brown  bread 
Green  turtle,  clear 
Foudou  en  caisse  aux  truffes 
Oyster  Crabs  frits 
Saddle  of  mutton 
Brussels  sprouts  —  Potatoes 


26th  Deer.  1885 
Sagittarius,    Libra,  Aries, 


Fonds  d'artichauts  farcis 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Celery,  mayonnaise 
Plum  pudding 
Cheese  —  Fruits  —  Nuts  — 
Cafe 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 

Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 
Chateau  Latour,  1847 
Antigua  Rum,  1874 

Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Pisces  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  chang- 
ing with  Bro.  Aries,  he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the 
Signs. 

It  was  resolved  that  the  meeting  proceed  to  fill  the  va- 
cancy caused  by  the  death  of  Brother  Capricornus.  The 
members  present  voted  &  the  Secty.  was  requested  to  obtain 
ballots  from  the  members  who  are  absent. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  583.68 

Dues  received  from  Gemini  &  Pisces. 


122 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTH 
MEETING 

Union  Club  January  1886 

Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Libra, 
Aries,  Gemini,  Cancer,  Taurus. 

Menu:  Oysters,  half-shell 
Clear  green  turtle 
Stewed  terrapin,  Baltimore  style 
Saddle  of  Southdown  mutton 
Pommes    Duchesse  —  French  string 
beans 


Choux-fleurs  au  gratin 
Roast  capon  stuffed  with  chest- 
nuts 

Lettuce  and  celery  salad 
Rice  pudding  with  fruit 
Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Chateau  Courteau 

Sherry 

Moet  &  Chandon  brut 
Perrier  Jouet 
Pommery  Sec 
Beaujolais 

Chateau  Lafite,  1870 

Port,  Ticonderoga  presented  by  Pisces 


The  minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Aries  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting.  He  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Secretary  reports  that  all  the  ballots  to  fill  the  va- 
cancy in  the  Club  were  in  favour  of  Mr.  Philip  Schuyler. 

The  Club  declared  his  election  &  the  Sectry.  was  re- 
quested to  notify  Mr.  Schuyler. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 

(Sagittarius  next). 


123 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  NINTH 
MEETING 


Union  Club 


27th  March  1886 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Cancer,  Pisces,  Scorpio,  Sagit- 
tarius, Gemini,  Capricornus,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Consomme  Colbert 
Cream  of  sorrel 

Boiled  chicken-halibut,  lobster  sauce 

Cucumber  salad 

Roast  saddle  of  spring  lamb 


Vol-au-vent  a  la  Toulouse 
Punch  au  Maraschino 
Broiled  spring  chickens 
Lettuce  and  tomato  salad 
Mousse  au  cafe 
Cheese —  Fruit 


Croquettes  de  pommes  —  String-beans  Cafe 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 

Sherry 

Chateau  d'Arche  presented  by  Sagittarius 

Pommery  Sec 
Perrier  Jouet 
Chateau  Haut  Brion 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870 

Elixir  Sherry  presented  by  Aries 

Madeira  "       "  Capricornus 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Cancer  appointed  Caterer  of  next  meeting.  He 
to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Secretary  announced  the  death  of  Brother  Libra 
on  the  26th  Febry. 

The  memory  of  Brother  Libra  was  drunk  standing  &  in 
silence. 

It  was  resolved  that  the  Zodiac  place  upon  its  minutes 
its  expression  of  its  deep  regret  at  the  loss  of  J.  P.  Giraud 
Foster,  Bro.  Libra,  one  of  its  original  members,  who  was 

124 


endeared  to  its  members  by  the  ties  of  long  association  and 
affection  and  whose  qualities  always  added  much  to  the 
pleasures  of  the  meetings  of  the  Zodiac. 

Resolved  that  the  action  of  the  caterer,  in,  after  consul- 
tation with  such  members  as  he  could  reach,  postponing  the 
dinner  of  the  27th  Feby.  be  approved. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


125 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  TENTH 
MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


24th  April  1886 


Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Leo. 


Menu:  Oysters  —  Brown  bread 

Pur£e  of  clams  printaniere 
Petite  timbale  a  la  Richelieu 
North  River  shad 
Kenebec  salmon,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Cucumber  salad  —  Tomatoes 
Supreme  spring  chicken,  truffes  aux 
champignons  frais 


New  string-beans 

Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 

New   peas  —  Pommes  de  terre 

Maltre  d'Hatel 
Asperges  a  la  Vinaigrette 
Golden  plover 
Lettuce  and  dandelion  salad 
Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Nuts  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Pommery  Sec 

Chateau  Lafite,  1870 

Pell  Sherry  and  Brown  Sherry 


presented  by  Cancer 


The  Sectry.  being  absent,  Leo  appointed  Sectry.  pro  tern. 
Brother  Sagittarius  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meet- 
ing, he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


Cost  of  dinner 
Surplus 


S45.73 
S4-27 


126 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  ELEVENTH 
MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


27th  Novr.  1886 


Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Leo,  Pisces,  Aries, 
Gemini,  Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu :  Oysters  —  Brown  bread 
Green-turtle  soup,  clear 
Boiled  chicken-halibut, 

sauce  Hollandaise 
Cucumbers  —  Tomatoes 
Terrapin,  Philadelphia  style 
Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 
Cauliflower  —  Potatoes,  hashed  and 
fried 


Pain  de  fole  de  volaille 
Stuffed  peppers 
Red-head  ducks 
Celery,  mayonnaise  —  Fried 

hominy 
Peanut  ice-cream 
Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Nuts 
Cafe 


Wines:  ChMeau  Yquem,  1865 
Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Pommery  Sec 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870 
Chateau  Mouton,  1869 
Madeira,  1810 


presented  by  Cancer 
presented  by  Sagittarius 

presented  by  Sagittarius 


The  minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

The  Secy,  announced  the  death  of  Brother  Virgo.  His 
memory  was  drunk  standing  &  in  silence. 

On  motion  it  was  resolved  that  the  members  of  the 
Zodiac  express  their  deep  regret  at  the  death  of  Brother 
Virgo  (Henry  S.  Fearing)  who  was  endeared  to  them  by 
his  manly  and  social  qualities. 

127 


Brother  Taurus  was  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meet- 
ing he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

It  was  resolved  that  the  next  meeting  take  place  on 
the  first  Saturday  in  January  instead  of  the  last  Saturday 
in  Dcr.  that  being  Christmas  day. 

Subscriptions  recevd.  from  Cancer,  Gemini,  Aries,  Scor- 
pio, Sagittarius,  Leo,  Pisces  &  Aries. 


128 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  TWELFTH 
MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  1st  January  1887 

Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Gemini,  Cancer,  Leo,  Pisces, 
Sagittarius,  Aries. 


Menu:  East  River  oysters 
Green  turtle,  clear 
Creme  de  petits  pois  aux  Croutons 
Ravioles 

Fried  oyster  crabs 
Terrapins  a  la  Knickerbocker 
Saddle  of  mutton 


String-beans —  Potatoes  hashed  and 
fried 

Ailes  de  perdreaux  a  la  Financiere 
New  peas 

Canvas-back  ducks 

Celery,  mayonnaise  —  Fried  hominy 

Mousse  cafe 

Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Cafe  —  Nuts 


Wines:  Marcobrunner 
Manzanilla 
Chateau  Latour,  1874 
Roederer 
Brown  Sherry 


presented  by  Cancer 
presented  by  Cancer 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Bro.  Scorpio  elected  as  caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

Ballot  for  members  to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the 
death  of  Brother  Libra.  The  members  present  sent  in  their 
votes.  The  Secty.  was  requested  to  have  communication 
with  the  absent  members. 


Cost  of  dinner,  863.81 


129 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTEENTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 

Present:  Scorpio,  caterer; 
tarius,  Aries,  Gemini,  Taurus. 

Menu :  East  River  oysters 

Julienne  —  Bisque  of  crabs 
Petite  timbale  a  la  Richelieu 
Savannah  shad  a  la  Maltre  d'Hotel 
Cucumbers  —  Tomatoes 
Saddle  of  mutton,  presented  by 
Sagittarius 


29th  January  1887 
Libra,  Cancer,  Leo,  Sagit- 


Brioche  aux  pommes  —  New  potatoes  — 

Haricots  verts 
Fresh  mushrooms  on  toast 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Fried  hominy  —  Celery,  mayonnaise 
Apricot  pudding 

Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Nuts  —  Coffee 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Latour,  1874,  Clausen 

Sherry  Elixir  presented  by  Taurus 

Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Leo  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Secty.  reported  the  election  of  Mr.  Peter  Marie 
in  place  of  Libra  &  that  he  had  notified  him  of  his  election 
so  that  he  might  be  present  at  this  meeting. 

The  Secty.  received  from  Bro.  Libra  $20.00  for  his  dues. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


130 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FOURTEENTH 

MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  26th  Febry.  1887 

Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Libra,  Sagittarius,  Gemini,  Aries, 
Pisces,  Scorpio,  Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu :  East  River  oysters  —  Brown  bread 
Green  turtle,  clear 
Creme  de  celeri 
Petite  timbale  a  la  Richelieu 
North  Carolina  shad  a  la  Maitre 

d'Hotel 
Tomatoes  —  Cucumber  salad 


Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 

Petit  pois —  New  potatoes 

Fresh  asparagus,  sauce  Hollandaise 

Philadelphia  capon  farcisaux  truffes 

Lettuce-tomato  salad 

Brown  bread  Ice-cream 

Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes 

Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Latour,  1874 

Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Bro.  Gemini  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTEENTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


26th  March  1887 


Present:  Gemini,  caterer;  Aries,  Sagittarius,  Scorpio, 
Pisces,  Cancer,  Leo,  Libra,  Taurus. 


Menu :  Rockaway  oysters 
Bisque  d'ecrevisse 
Julienne 

Cromesquis  de  clams 
Pompano  grille  a  la  Maitre  d'HStel 
Cucumbers  —  Tomatoes 
Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 


New  peas  and  potatoes 
Terrapin 

Philadelphia  squab 

New  string-beans 

Pate  de  foie  gras  —  Lettuce  salad 

Omelette  soufflee 

Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Cafe 


Wines:     Haut  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Chateau  Latour,  1874  ( 

Port  presented  by  Sagittarius 

Amontillado  Sherry  •«        «  « 


The  Secty.  having  forgotten  the  minutes  they  were  not 
read. 

Brother  Pisces  elected  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Libra  next. 


132 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTEENTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


30th  April  1887 


Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Aries,  Gemini,  Libra,  Leo, 
Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu :        Little-neck  clams  —  Brown  bread 
Fish  chowder 

Chicken  okra,  clear,  strained 
Foie  d'oie  en  caisse  aux  truffes 
Broiled  kingfish  Maitre  d'Hotel 
Cucumbers  —  Tomatoes 
Saddle  of  spring  lamb 
New  peas  —  Potatoes 


Fresh  Asparagus  a  la  Vinaigrette 
Broiled  spring  chicken 
Lettuce  and  chicory  salad 
Boiled  Virginia  ham  (Todd) 
Strawberries  and  cream 
Cheese  —  Fruits  —  Nuts 
Cafe 


Wines:        Rauenthaler  Berg 
Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Chateau  Latour,  1874 

Madeira  Habersham  presented  by  Pisces 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Libra  appointed  Caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


133 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTEENTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


November  26th  1887 


Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Pisces,  Gemini,  Aries,  Leo, 
Cancer,  Taurus. 


Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Chateau  Latour,  1874 

Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Capricornus  elected  as  Caterer  of  next  meeting 
he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

As  absence  from  the  city  prevented  Bro.  Capricornus 
from  serving  as  caterer,  Bro.  Aries  kindly  serves  instead. 


Menu:  East  River  oysters 

Green-turtle  soup,  clear 
Petite  timbale  a  la  Richelieu 
Fillets  of  striped  bass  a  la  Mornay 
Cucumbers 

Saddle  of  venison  —  Currant  jelly 
New  string-beans  —  Hominy  croquettes 


Stewed  terrapin 
Red-head  ducks 
Fried  hominy 

Celery  and  lettuce,  mayonnaise 
Cafe  mousse 

Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Coffee 


Wines: 


Chablis 


presented  by  Cancer 


134 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTEENTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


31st  December  1887 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Cancer,  Leo,  Sagittarius,  Gemini, 
Taurus. 


Menu :        Oysters  —  Brown  bread 
Green-turtle  soup 
Creme  of  Cauliflower 
Petites  timbales  a  la  Rothschild 
Boiled  chicken-halibut 
Oyster-crabs  —  Spanish  onions 

and  cucumber  salad 
Saddle  of  mutton 


Baked  Potatoes  farci  —  Peas 
Terrapin 

Cygnet,  presented  by  Sagittarius 
Canvas-back  ducks  —  Hominy 

croquettes 
Plum  pudding 

Ice-cream  —  Cheese  —  Fruits 
Cafe 


Wines:  Barsac 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Latour,  1874 


presented  by  Cancer 


The  Sectry.  having  forgotten  them,  the  reading  of  the 
minutes  was  postponed. 

Brother  Capricornus  was  elected  as  caterer  of  the  next 
meeting,  he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


135 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  NINETEENTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club  28th  January  1888 

Present:  Capricornus,  caterer;  Gemini,  Libra,  Leo, 
Sagittarius,  Cancer,  Taurus. 

Menu :  Oysters  —  Brown  bread  Chaudfroid  de  caille 

Fish  chowder  a  la  Weda  Philadelphia  capon  farcis  aux 

Fried  oyster-crabs  —  Spanish  truffes 

onion  salad  Lettuce  and  chicory  salad 

Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly  Bombe  glacee,  Fifth  Avenue 

Terrapin  a  la  Maryland  Cheese  —  Fruits  —  Coffee 

Wines:  Steinberger  Cabinet,  1868  presented  by  Capricornus 

Sherry 

Champagnes  Irroy  &  Veuve  Clicquot 
Chateau  Latour,  1874 
Charlatan  Rum 

Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Cancer  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs  &  to  remember 
that  it  is  the  Twentieth  Anniversary  of  the  first  meeting  of 
the  Club. 

It  was  resolved  to  ballot  for  the  election  of  a  member 
to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  death  of  Bro.  Virgo.  The 
seven  members  present  deposited  their  ballots  with  the  Secty. 
and  he  was  requested  to  communicate  with  the  three  absent 
members  and  request  their  votes. 

Meeting  adjourned. 

The  Sectry.  reports  that  he  has  received  ballots  from  all 
the  Signs  &  that  Mr.  Wm.  F.  Chrystie  was  elected  &  that 
he  sent  Mr.  Chrystie  notice  of  the  fact  &  he  accepted  in  the 
accompanying  note. 

Cost  of  dinner,  574.53 
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ONE  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTIETH 

MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  25th  February  1888 

Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Virgo,  Aries,  Gemini,  Sagit- 
tarius, Capricornus,  Leo,  Taurus. 

Menu :  Oysters  —  Brown  bread 
Bisque  of  prawns 
Green  turtle,  clear 
Petite  timbale  a  la  Rothschild 
Boiled  chicken-halibut,  sauce  Royale 
Spanish  onions,  tomato  mayonnaise 
Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
New  peas  —  New  potatoes 


Fresh  mushrooms  on  toast 
Roman  punch  au  Kirsch 
Philadelphia  capon  farcis 

aux  truffes 
Lettuce  and  chicory  salad 
Pate  de  foie  gras 
Ice-cream  —  Cheese  —  Nuts  — 

Fruit  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Rauenthaler  Berg 
Marshal  Sherry 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Lafite,  1870 

Blue  Seal  Metternich,  1870 
Madeiras — 

1809,  E.  H.  0.  1830,  1798 

Unknown,  1809 

Pearsal,  1809 

Unknown 


presented  by  Cancer 


presented  by  Cancer 

presented  by  Capricornus 
"  Cancer 
"  Sagittarius 
"  Gemini 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Taurus  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Secty.  announced  as  the  result  of  the  balloting  to 
fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  death  of  Brother  Virgo  that 

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Mr.  Wm.  F.  Chrystie  was  elected  &  read  his  letter  of  ac- 
ceptance. 

Many  fine  Madeiras  were  brought  by  different  Signs  in 
celebration  of  the  20th  Anniversary  of  the  Club  &  in  a  vote 
taken  for  the  best  three,  the  following  result  was  obtained: 

First  Choice  Second  Choice  Third  Choice 

No. 

2  for  Pearsal,  1809  (4)  3  for  E.  H.  O.,  1830         (3)   4  for  1798  (7) 

2  "  M.  &  B.,  1809         (6)  3  "  Pearsal,  1809  (4)    2  "  E.  H.  O.,  1830  (4) 

1  "  E.  H.  O.,  1830        (3)  1  "  (Cancer)  Unknown  (2)    1  "  M.  &  B.,  1809  (2) 
1  "  (Gemini)  Unknown  (5) 
1  "  1798  (7) 

Meeting  adjourned. 


138 


ONE   HUNDRED   AND  TWENTY-FIRST 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


31st  March  1888 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Cancer,  Sagittarius,  Leo, 
Aries,  Gemini,  Virgo,  Libra. 


Menu :  Oysters  —  Brown  bread 
Bisque  prawns 
Printaniere  Colbert 
Petites  bouchees  au  salpicon 
Delaware  shad,  broiled 
Tomates  —  Mayonnaise  —  Concombres 
Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
New  peas  —  New  potatoes 
Ris  de  veau  braise  aux  champignon  frais 


New  string-beans 

Fresh  asparagus  a  la  Vinaigrette 

Roman  punch 

Spring  chicken,  broiled 

Lettuce  and  chicory  salad 

Ice-cream  —  Cheese 

Strawberries  and  cream 

Cafe 


Wines:  Barsac  presented  by  Cancer 

Marshal  Sherry 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Lafite,  Johnson,  1870 

Madeiras,  same  as  dinner  of  25th  February 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Sagittarius  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs.  The  Sectry. 
reported  having  received  the  Photograph  of  Brother  Capri- 
cornus. 


139 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-SECOND 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


April  1888 


Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Cancer,  Leo,  Scorpio, 
Gemini,  Aries,  Virgo,  Pisces,  Capricornus,  Libra,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Little-neck  clams 

Mock-turtle  Americaine 
Printaniere  Colbert 
Broiled  kingfish  Maitre  d'HStel 
Cucumbers  and  tomato  salad 
Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
New  peas  —  New  potatoes 
Ballotlnes  de  plover  aux  cham- 
pignons frais 


New  string-beans 

Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise  sauce 
Punch 

Philadelphia  capons  farcis  aux 
truffes 

Roast  ham  —  Lettuce  and  dandelion 
salad 

Ice-cream  —  Strawberries  —  Cafe,  &c. 


Wines:  Chateau  Yquem 
Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Chateau  Mouton,  '70 
Margaux,  '69 

Old  Port 
Elixir  Sherry 
Madeira  00 
000 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


Taurus 

Sagittarius 

Libra 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Brother  Virgo  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting.  He 
to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 

At  this  meeting  all  the  Signs  of  the  Zodiac  being  present 
&  by  the  courtesy  of  Brother  Libra  a  Photograph  (by  flash 
light)  of  the  Group  at  Table  was  taken  &  impressions  thereof 
presented  to  each  member  of  the  Club. 

140 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-THIRD 

MEETING 

Union  Club  24th  November  1888 

Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Leo,  Cancer,  Capricornus, 
Libra,  Sagittarius,  Aries,  Taurus. 

Menu:  Oysters 

Green  turtle,  clear 
Consomme 
Rissoles  Montglas 
Boiled  striped  bass,  sauce  Hol- 
landaise 

Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 


String-beans  —  Potato  croquettes 

Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 

Roast  red-head  ducks 

Celery,  mayonnaise  —  Hominy 

Assorted  cheese 

Mousse  au  cafe 

Fruits  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Sauternes 
Sherry 

Perrier  Jouet,  extra  dry,  special 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 

Lafite  '70  presented  by  ViRGO 

Port,  very  dry 


Brother  Scorpio  appointed  caterer  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

If  he  is  prevented  Bro.  Leo  will  serve  instead. 
Meeting  adjourned. 

The  Sectry.  acknowledges  receipt  of  dues  from  Libra, 
Cancer,  Sagittarius,  Leo,  Pisces,  Aries,  Virgo  &  Capricornus. 


141 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-FOURTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


29th  December  1888 


Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Aries,  Pisces,  Virgo, 
Libra,  Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green  turtle  —  ConsommS  Colbert 
Terrapin  a  la  Knickerbocker 
Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 
Brussels  sprouts  —  Croquettes  de  pommes 
Macaroni  a  la  Milanaise 


Canvas-back  ducks 

Fried  hominy 

Celery,  mayonnaise 

Plum  pudding,  sweet  sauce 

Cheese  —  Fruits  —  Nuts,  &c. 

Coffee 


Wines:  Barsac 
Sherry 
Perrier  Jouet 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Chateau  Latour,  1878 
Lafite  "74 

Old  Port 


presented  by  Aries 
"  Aries 
"  Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Bro.  Scorpio  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he  to 
notify  the  Signs  and  select  the  place. 

As  Bro.  Scorpio  is  not  able  to  serve,  Bro.  Pisces  will 
act  in  his  place. 


142 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-FIFTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


20th  Jany,  1889 


Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Virgo,  Libra,  Leo, 
Aries,  Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Rockaway  oysters 

Green  turtle,  clear 
Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 
Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 
Sprouts  —  Potatoes 
Fresh  mushrooms  on  toast 


Canvas-back  ducks 
Fried  hominy 
Celery  salad 

Cheese  —  Ice-cream  —  Nuts  and 

fruit 
Cafe 


Wines:  Barsac 
Sherry 

Steinberger  Cabinet,  1862 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Chateau  Latour,  1878 
Johnson's  Lafite,  1870 
Port 
Madeira 


presented  by  Virgo 
presented  by  Aries 
presented  by  Sagittarius 
"  Aries 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Brother  Scorpio  appointed  next  caterer  he  to  select  the 
place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


143 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-SIXTH 

MEETING 


Union  Club  February  1889 

Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Cancer,  Sagittarius,  Aries, 
Pisces,  Virgo,  Leo,  Libra,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green  turtle,  clear 
Bouchees  of  fresh  mushrooms 
Boiled  codfish,  scallop  sauce 
Potatoes 

Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 
New  string-beans 


Sweetbreads  a  la  creme 
French  peas 
Sorbet  au  Kirsch 
Roast  pea-hen  stuffed 
Salad  —  Cheeses 
Biscuit  glace 
Coffee 


Wines:      Sauternes,  Montrachet 
Sherry 

Johannisberger,  Blue  Seal,  1870 
Roederer,  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Haut  Brion,  1870 
Clos  de  Vougeot 
Sherry,  Hidalgo  *  *  *  * 
Madeira,  1850 

Southern  Ark 

Glen 


presented  by  Cancer 


presented  by  Virgo 

"  Sagittarius 
"  Libra 
"  Pisces 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

Bro.  Libra  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

This  being  the  2ist  anniversary  of  the  Club,  the  mem- 
ory of  all  the  Brothers  who  have  died  was  drunk  in  Silence. 


144 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


March  1889 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Virgo,  Leo,  Pisces, 
Cancer,  Taurus. 


Menu :      Little-neck  clams 

Green-turtle  soup,  clear 

Creme  of  string-beans 

Petite  croustade  a  la  Princesse 

Chicken-halibut,  Hollandaise  sauce 

Spanish  onions  —  Tomatoes 

Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 


Peas  —  New  potatoes 
Fresh  asparagus 
Philadelphia  capons  farcis  aux 

truffes 
Lettuce  salad  —  Cheese 
Ice-cream 
Fruits  —  Cafe,  &c. 


Wines:     Steinberger  Cabinet,  1868 
Sherry 
Haut  Brion 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870 

Leoville,  1878 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Irroy 

Madeira,  Southern  Cross,  1818 
Newton  &  Gordon 
S.  B.,  1818 

Sherry,  Hidalgo 


presented  by  Libra 


presented  by  Cancer 


presented  by  Pisces 

"  Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Libra  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


145 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


April  1889 


Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Cancer,  Aries,  Sagittarius,  Pis- 
ces, Leo,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Little-neck  clams 
Chicken  okra.  clear 
Cremeof  string-beans 
Petite  timbale  a  la  Hollandaise 
Broiled  kingfish  a  la  Maltre  d'H6tel 
Cucumbers  —  Tomatoes 
Saddle  of  lamb,  mint  sauce 


New  peas  —  New  potatoes 

Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise  sauce 

Broiled  spring  chickens 

Lettuce  and  dandelion  salad 

Ice-cream  —  Strawberries 

Cheese  —  Fruit,  &c. 

Cafe 


Wines:  Sparkling  Moselle 

Steinberger  Cabinet,  1862 

Perrier  Jouet,  reserve 

Chateau  Mouton,  Rothschild,  1868 

Haut  Brion,  1878 

Lafite,  1870 

Leoville,  1878 

Madeira,  1818 

Southern  Cross 

L.  B.,  1818 

Black  Cork 
Sherry,  Hidalgo 


presented  by  Libra 

presented  by  Libra 
by  Cancer 


Pisces 

Sagittarius 

Cancer 

Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Brother  Cancer  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting 
he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


146 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-NINTH 

MEETING 


Union  Club 


November  1889 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Aries,  Virgo,  Cancer, 
Sagittarius,  Pisces. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green-turtle  soup,  clear 
Rissoles  a  la  Flamande 
Terrapin 

Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly     Mousse  au  cafe1 
String-beans  —  Potato  croquettes     Fruits  —  Cafe  noir 


Chicken  saute,  truffles,  mushrooms 
Roast  red-head  ducks 
Hominy  —  Celery,  mayonnaise 
Assorted  cheese 


Wines:  Marcobrunner 

Christ  Church  Punch,  bottled  60 

years 
Perrier  Jouet  reserve 
Thompson  Sherry 
Haut  Brion,  1870 
Gordon  Sherry 
Madeira,  Southern  Cross 
Brandy,  Hennessy 


presented  by  Taurus 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  Meeting  read  and  approved. 

The  Secretary  reported  the  death  of  Brother  Leo  since 
the  last  meeting. 

The  following  resolution  was  offered  by  Brother  Libra 
and  accepted  by  the  Zodiac.  The  memory  of  Bro.  Leo  drunk 
standing  and  in  silence. 

"  In  the  name  of  us  all  I  propose  that  the  Secretary  note 
on  the  minutes  the  heartfelt  regret  of  the  Zodiac  at  the  loss 
of  our  valued  Brother  Leo,  who  was  taken  from  us  in  May 
last. — Upright,  brave,  a  fine  scholar,  and  most  courteous  and 
delightful  comrade,  and  withal  distinguished  in  the  hour  of 

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his  country's  peril,  for  his  prompt  patriotism  and  gallantry, 
his  loss  is  mourned  by  all  who  knew  him,  but  it  is  especially 
felt  by  the  Brotherhood  to  whose  genial  suggestion  more 
than  twenty  years  ago  it  was  indebted  for  its  birth." 
Meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  £74.69 

The  Scctry  acknowledges  receipt  of  subscriptions  from 
Virgo,  Cancer,  Pisces,  Sagittarius,  Libra. 


NOTE 

Edward  Elmer  Potter,  Brevet  Major-General  of  Volunteers,  died  of  pneumonia 
at  No.  44  East  21st  Street,  on  the  1st  day  of  June,  1889,  in  the  sixty-sixth  year  of 
his  age.  The  funeral  services  were  held  at  Grace  Church.  General  Potter  was  born 
•n  New  York  City  in  1823  and  was  graduated  from  Columbia  College  in  1842.  After 
graduation  he  studied  law  here  and  then  went  to  California,  returning  later  to  New 
York.  Soon  after  the  beginning  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  he  was  appointed  Cap- 
tain and  Commissary  of  Subsistence  from  New  York.  He  held  this  commission  from 
February  to  October,  1862.  He  afterward  recruited  a  regiment  in  North  Carolina,  of 
which  he  was  made  Colonel.  His  war  service  was  chiefly  in  operations  in  North  and 
South  Carolina  and  East  Tennessee.  On  November  29,  1862,  he  was  promoted  to  be 
Brigadier-General  of  Volunteers.  He  was  brevetted  Major-General  of  Volunteers  on 
the  13th  of  March,  1865,  and  resigned  from  the  army  on  the  24th  of  July  in  that 
year.   After  the  war  he  lived  at  Madison,  New  Jersey,  and  in  New  York  City. 

In  a  New  York  Times  notice  of  him  it  was  stated,  "He  rose  by  bravery  and 
capability  from  Captain  to  Brigadier-General." 


148 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTIETH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


December  1889 


Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Aries,  Libra, 
Virgo,  Gemini,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green  turtle,  clear 
Terrapin 

Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 

Peas  —  Potatoes 

Pat£  de  foie  gras  en  Bellevue 

Wines:  Barsac 
Sherry 

Steinberger  Cabinet 
Grand  Vin  Sec,  Roederer 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870 
2  Brown  Sherry,  bottled  1834 
Grape  Juice 

2  Black  Cork  Madeira  1834 
Pomona 

Peach  Brandy,  over  100  years 
Whiskey,  '62 


Canvas-back  ducks 
Fried  hominy 
Celery  and  beet  salad 
Ice-cream  —  Plum  pudding 
Cheese  —  Fruits 
Coffee 


presented  by  Cancer 
by  Cancer 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Bro.  Virgo  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 


149 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-FIRST 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


25th  January  1890 


Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Cancer,  Pisces,  Scorpio,  Gem- 
ini, Aries,  Libra. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green  turtle,  clear 
Boiled  chicken-halibut 
Cucumbers  and  tomatoes 
Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 
Flageolets 

Potatoes  hashed  and  baked 


Terrapin 

Redhead  ducks  —  Hominy 
Celery  and  beet  salad 
Pate  de  foie  gras 
Ice-cream 

Cheese  —  Fruits  and  coffee 


Wines:  Barsac 
Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Madeiras,  &c. 

Brown  Sherry 

Black  Cork 

Pomona 

Unknown 

Peach  Brandy,  1790 
Whiskey,  1860 
Creme  de  Noygau 


presented  by  Cancer 


Owing  to  the  absence  of  the  Secretary  the  minutes 
were  not  read.  Sagittarius  appointed  caterer  of  next  meet- 
ing, he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 


1 50 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-SECOND 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


22d  February  1890 


Present:  Sagittarius, 
Cancer,  Libra,  Taurus. 


caterer;    Scorpio,   Aries,  Virgo, 


Menu:  Blue  Point  oysters 
Bisque  d'ecrevisses 
Printaniere  Colbert 
North  Carolina  shad  a  la 

Maitre  d'Hotel 
Fried  oyster-crabs  —  Cucumbers 

and  tomato  salad 
Saddle  of  spring  lamb,  presented 

by  Sagittarius 


New  peas  and  mushrooms  —  New 

potatoes 
Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise 
Philadelphia  chapon  farci  aux  truffes 
Roast  "Tod"  ham 
Flageolets 
Pate  de  foie  gras 
Lettuce  and  chicory  salad 
Ice-cream  —  Cheese  —  Fruits  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Ruedesheimer  Berg,  1875 
Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 

Mouton  Rothschild,  1869  presented  by  Sagittarius 

Chateau  Margaux 

Amontillado,  special 

Hidalgo  Sherry 

S.  B.  Madeira 

Travers  " 

Madeira 


Minutes  of  last  meetings  read  &  approved  (2). 

Brother  Pisces  appointed  caterer  of  next  he  to  select 
the  place  &  notify  the  Signs.    Gemini  alternate. 

On  motion  of  Brother  Cancer  it  was  resolved  to  ballot 
at  next  meeting  to  fill  vacancy  caused  by  the  death  of  Brother 
Leo. 

Meeting  adjourned. 


151 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-THIRD 

MEETING 


Union  Club 


March  1890 


Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Cancer,  Aries,  Libra,  Virgo, 
Scorpio,  Gemini,  Capricornus,  Taurus. 


Menu:        Clams,  half-shell 

Bisque  of  lobster  Normande 
Consomme  Royal 
Bouchee  of  fresh  mushrooms 
Filet  of  black  bass,  Victoria 
Potatoes 

Saddle  of  spring  lamb 
String-beans 


Sweetbreads  a  la  Pompadour 

Fresh  asparagus 

Roast  capon  Bennington 

Lettuce  —  Tomato  salad 

Assorted  cheese 

Mousse  a  cafe 

Coffee 


Wines:        Clos  Blanche  de  Vougeot  Monopole 
Sherry 

Chateau  Yquem,  1866 
Perrier  Jouet,  reserve 
Chateau  Haut  Brion  '70 
Lafite  '70 

Port 

Madeira  No.  1 

No.  2,  Southern  Cross 

No.  3,  Special 
Eden  Chartreuse 


presented  by  Capricornus 

by  Capricornus 
"  Sagittarius 

presented  by  Libra 
by  Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Gemini  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Signs  proceeded  to  Ballot  for  a  member  to  fill  the 
vacancy  of  Leo.  The  Secty.  reported  the  election  of  Mr. 
J.  Hampden  Robb.  The  Secty.  also  reported  the  acceptance 
of  Mr.  Robb. 

The  meeting  adjourned. 


152 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-FOURTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


26th  April  1890 


Present:  Gemini,  caterer;  Leo,  Cancer,  Libra,  Scorpio, 
Aries,  Pisces,  Sagittarius,  Virgo,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Little-neck  clams 
Bisque  of  crabs 
Consomme  Imperial 
Petite  bouchee  of  fresh  mushrooms 
Kennebec  salmon,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Cucumbers  —  Tomatoes 
Saddle  of  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
New  potatoes  —  Green  peas 


Breast  of  chicken  farci  aux  truffes 
New  carrots  —  Fresh  asparagus, 

sauce  Hollandaise 
Pate  de  foie  gras  en  Bellevue 
Golden  plover  —  Lettuce  and 

dandelion  salad 
Ice-cream  —  Cheese  —  Fruit  — 

Cafe 


Wines:  Moselle,  Ruedesheimer  Berg,  1875 
Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Irroy  brut,  special 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870 
1878 
Margaux,  1848 
Madeira,  Marsh  &  Benson,  Juno 

  1829  or  1830 

Eclipse 

Marsh  &  Benson,  1816 
Lansing,  1835 


presented  by  Libra 
Pisces 


Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Leo  signed  the  Constitution. 
Bro.  Capricornus  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  he 
to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 


153 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-FIFTH 

MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  29th  November  1890 

Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Virgo,  Libra,  Sagittarius,  Pis- 
ces, Gemini,  Scorpio,  Leo,  Taurus 

Menu:  Blue  Point  oysters 
Creme  St.  Germain 
Clear  green  turtle 
Timbale  a  la  Rothschild 
Boiled  striped  bass,  Hollandaise  sauce 
Oyster-crabs  —  Cucumbers  —  Spanish 
Onions 

Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 


Duchesse  potatoes 

Boiled  cauliflower,  cream  sauce 

Fresh  artichokes  a  la  Vinaigrette 

Canvas-back  ducks 

Celery,  mayonnaise 

Ice-cream 

Cheese  —  Fruits 

Coffee 


Wines:  Barsac 
Sherry 

Ruedesheimer  Berg 
I  rroy  —  Perrier  Jouet 
Haut  Brion  '74 
Chateau  Margaux  '70 
'69 

Chartreuse 


presented  by  Aries 

"  Bowdoin 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Leo  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 

The  Secretary  reports  receiving  subscriptions  from  Cap- 
ricornus,  Libra,  Scorpio,  Virgo,  Gemini,  Sagittarius,  Pisces, 
Leo  &  Aries,  &  Cancer. 

Meeting  adjourned. 


154 


ONE   HUNDRED   AND  THIRTY-SIXTH 

MEETING 


Manhattan  Club 


29th  December  1890 


Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Pisces,  Sagittarius,  Gemini,  Aries, 
Cancer,  Virgo,  Taurus. 


Sherry 

Moet  &  Chandon 
Irroy  brut 
Musigny,  1870 
Romanee,  1870 
Mouton  Rothschild,  1870 

Sherry  presented  by  Scorpio 


.Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Bro.  Libra  appointed  caterer  of   next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


Menu 


Caviare  on  toast 
Oysters 

Clear  green  turtle  —  Consomme  Royale 
Broiled  smelt  split,  Maitre  d'Hotel 
Cucumbers  —  Small  onion  salad 
Timbales  Palermitaine 
Saddle  of  mutton,  onion  sauce 


Potatoes 
Red-head  ducks 
Celery  salad 
Omelette  celestine 
Port  Salut  —  Gorgonzola 
Fancy  ices  —  Cakes 
Fruit  —  Coffee 


Wines 


Montrachet 


155 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 

Present:    Libra,  caterer; 
Leo,  Virgo,  Aries,  Gemini,  Can 

Menu:  Blue  Point  oysters 
Green  turtle,  clear 
Filet  chicken-halibut,  Bechamel 
sauce 

Cucumbers  —  Tomato  salad  — 
Parisienne  potatoes 

Fonds  d'artichauts,  sauce  Musco- 
vite 

Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 


30th  Jany.  1891 

Sagittarius,  Pisces,  Scorpio, 
cer,  Taurus. 

Stewed  celery  —  Peas 
Terrapin,  Philadelphia  style 
English  pheasants,  bread  sauce 
Lettuce  &  Escarole  salad 
Stuffed  eggs  of  anchovy  and  truffles 
Gorgonzola  and  Camembert  cheese 
Creole  ice-cream  —  Fruits —  Nuts 
Coffee,  &c. 


Wines:  Barsac 
Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Lafite,  1870 

Richebourg,  1881  by  Libra 

Steinberger  Cabinet  (Tilden's  Wine), 

1868  presented  by  Libra 

Victoria  Port,  1860  Absolute  Nectar 

Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Scorpio  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to  select 
the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 


1 56 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 


Union  Club 


28th  February  1891 


Present:  Seorpio,  caterer;  Pisces,  Aries,  Sagittarius, 
Leo,  Cancer,  Libra,  Gemini,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green-turtle  soup 

Filet  of  bass  au  gratin  a  l'ltalienne 

Cucumber  salad  —  Onion  salad 

Soufflee  au  Parmesan 

Saddle  of  lamb  —  Stuffed  tomatoes 

Spring  chicken  saute 


Stuffed  mushrooms  —  Peas 

New  asparagus,  sauce  Hollandaise 

Roast  plovers 

Lettuce  salad 

Cheese  —  Mousse  au  cafe 

Fruits 

Demi-tasse 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes,  1876 
Thorp  Sherry 
Moet  &  Chandon  brut 
Irroy 

Leoville,  1869 
Lafite,  1870 
Madeira 

Bordeaux,  from  cellar  of  Libra 
(J.  P.  G.  Foster) 


presented  by  Sagittarius 
presented  by  Sagittarius 
presented  by  Libra 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved.  Cancer  ap- 
pointed caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to  select  the  place  & 
notify  the  Signs. 


157 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-NINTH 

MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  28th  March  1891 

Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Aries,  Gemini,  Scorpio,  Leo, 
Pisces,  Libra,  Sagittarius,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Small  Blue  Points 
Chicken-giblet  soup 
Creme  d'haricots  verts 
Petite  timbale  a  la  Rothschild 
Boiled  salmon,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Tomatoes  —  Spanish  onions 
Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 


Fresh  asparagus,  sauce  Bechanel 
PUte  de  foie  gras  Bellevue 
Philadelphia  capons  farcis  aux 

truffes 
Roast  ham 
Salads  —  Ice-cream 
Fruit  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Chablis,  1874  presented  by  Cancer 

Sherry 

Champagnes: 

Gold  Lac  Krug 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 

Moet  &  Chandon,  Imperial  Grand  Vin 
Johannisberger,  Blue  Seal,  1870  presented  by  Cancer 

Chambertin,  1865 
Clos  de  Vougeot 
Sherry 
Madeira 

Black  Cork 
Pomona 
Apple  Jack,  bottled  1859 

Minutes  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Taurus  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting,  he 
to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


158 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FORTIETH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


25th  April  1891 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Aries,  Leo,  Libra,  Pisces, 
Sagittarius,  Cancer. 


Wines:  Barsac 
Sherry 

Steinberger  Cabinet  (Tilden),  1868       presented  by  Libra 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Moet  &  Chandon  Sec 
Chateau  Lafite  '78 

Old  Sherry  presented  by  Cancer 
2  Madeira  "       "  Scorpio 

Pomona  "  Cancer 

Minutes  of  last  Meeting  read  and  approved. 
Bro.  Capricornus  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting 
he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


Menu: 


Little-neck  clams 

Bisque  of  crabs 

Creme  d'asperges 

Petite  timbale  a  la  Palermitaine 

White  bait  —  Brown  bread 

Kingfish 

Saddle  of  spring  lamb 


New  peas  —  New  potatoes 

Savory  of  prawns  —  Asparagus 

English  snipe 

Lettuce  and  chicory  salad 

Ice-cream 

Cheese 

Fruit  —  Coffee 


159 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-FIRST 

MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  28th  November  1891 

Present:  Sagittarius,  acting  for  Capricornus,  caterer; 
Cancer,  Libra,  Virgo,  Aries,  Taurus. 

Menu:      Blue  Point  oysters  Terrapin,  Maryland  style 

Club  fish  chowder  Red-head  ducks  —  Fried  hominy 

Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly  Celery,  mayonnaise 

New  beets  —  Brussels  sprouts  Ice-cream 

Potato  croquettes  Fruits  —  Cheese  —  Coffee 


Wines:  Sherry 

Perrier  Jouet,  reserve 

Grand  Vin  Mouton  Rothschild  '69  presented  by  Capricornus 

Chateau  Lafite  '78   

Old  Port  "       "  Sagittarius 


Minutes  last  Meeting  read  &  approved. 
Bro.  Gemini  appointed  caterer  of  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  850.66 
Subscription,  55.00 

Surplus  to  next  dinner  54-34 

Subscriptions  received  from  Sagittarius,  Pisces,  Cancer, 
Virgo,  Libra,  Gemini  &  Capricornus  &  Aries. 


160 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-SECOND 

MEETING 

Knickerbocker  Club  26th  December  1891 

Present:   Gemini,  caterer;   Aries,  Sagittarius,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Rockaway  oysters 
Green  turtle,  clear 
Creme  St.  Germain 
Petite  timbale  a  la  Palermitaine 
Boiled  Pompano,  sauce  Holland- 
aise 

Fried  oyster-crabs 
Cucumber  salad 


Saddle  black-tailed  doe 
French  peas  —  Pommes  farcies 
Fonds  d'artichauts  farcis 
Terrapin 
Roast  woodcock 
Escarole  and  chicory  salad 
Plum  pudding  —  Cheese  —  Ice-cream  — 
Fruits  —  Coffee 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Bro.  Sagittarius  appointed  caterer  next  meeting  he  to 
select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


161 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-THIRD 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


29th  January  1892 


Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Libra,  Scorpio,  Gemini, 
Aries,  Virgo,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Rockaway  oysters 
Green  turtle,  clear 
Creme  St.  Germain 
Chicken-halibut,  soft-clam  sauce 
Oyster-crabs  —  Spanish  onions  —  Cu- 
cumbers 

Saddle  of  lamb,  presented  by  Sagittarius 
Peas  —  Spinach  —  Potatoes  hashed  with 
cream 


Terrapin 

Pate  de  foie  gras 

Philadelphia  capon  farcl  aux 

truffes 
Roast  Virginia  ham 
Escarole  &  chicory  salad 
Ice-cream 

Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Nuts,  &c. 
Cafe 


Wines:  Barsac 

Amontillado  Sherry 
Champagne,  private  cuvee  of 

1880,  Krug  &  Co 
Chateau  Yquem,  1874 
Lafite,  1875 
Leoville,  1869 
Latour,  1869 
Oliveira  Madeira,  1822 
Reserve     "  1818 
Prince  of  Wales  Port 
Brandy, 1801 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


Libra 

Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Brother  Virgo  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting 
he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 


162 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-FOURTH 

MEETING 


Union  Club 


27th  February  1892 


Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Aries,  Scorpio,  Capricornus, 
Gemini,  Sagittarius,  Cancer. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green-turtle  soup 

Filet  of  bass,  soft-clam  sauce 

Tomato  and  onion  salad 

Saddle  of  lamb  Colbert 

String-beans  —  Bermuda  potatoes 

Terrapins 


Stuffed  capon  with  chestnuts 
Lettuce  salad 

Gorgonzola  and  Brie  cheese 
Ice-cream 

Fruits  —  Nuts,  etc. 
Cafe 


Wines:  Steinwein 

Chateau  Latour  Blanche,  1870 

Lafite,  1870 
Burgundy 
Port 

Sherry,  Duff  Gordon 
Madeira,  Oliveira 
Brandy,  1801 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Perrier  Jouet 
special  reserve 


presented  by  Virgo 


Sagittarius 


On  motion,  duly  seconded,  Resolved — 

That  the  dinner  hour  for  the  remainder  of  the  present 
season  be  half  past  seven  o'clock. 

Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Aries  appointed  caterer,  he  to  select  the  place 
and  notify  the  Signs. 

Meeting  adjourned. 

Aries, 
Secy,  for  the  Meeting. 

163 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-FIFTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club  26th  March  1892 

Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Cancer,  Capricornus,  Gemini, 
Libra. 


Rockaway  oysters  —  Brown  bread 
Soup,  chicken  and  okra,  clear 
Boiled  chicken-halibut  with  sauce 

Hollandaise 
Salad  of  Spanish  onions  and  tomatoes 
Saddle  of  lamb 
New  peas  —  New  potatoes 


Terrapin,  Maryland  style 
Broiled  spring  chicken  on  toast 
Salad  —  Fonds  d'artichauts 
Ice  —  Cafe  mousse 
Cheese  —  Fruits  —  Nuts,  etc. 
Cafe  —  Liqueurs  —  Apollinaris 
water,  etc. 


Wines:  Rauenthaler 
Sherry 

Perrier  Jouet,  Special  reserve 

Chateau  Lafite,  1878  presented  by  Aries 

Margaux,  1869 
1870 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Libra  appointed  caterer,  he  to  select  the  place 
and  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  $56.48 
Subscription,  55.00 

1.48 

Cost  of  each,  .29 

Aries, 
Secy,  for  the  Meeting. 

164 


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ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-SIXTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


Saturday  30  April  1892 


Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Cancer,  Virgo,  Sagittarius, 
Gemini. 


Menu:  Little-neck  clams  —  Brown  bread 
Chicken  and  okra,  clear 
Salmon,  boiled,  lobster  sauce 

with  cucumber  and  tomato  salad 
Ris  de  veau  a  la  Financiere  and 

fried  eggplant 
Saddle  of  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
— New  peas  and  new  potatoes 

Wines:  Barsac 

La  Reina  Sherry 

Steinberger  Cabinet,  1868  (Tilden) 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Irroy  brut 

Chateau  Lafite,  1875  (cachet  du 

chateau) 
Cognac,  Grande  Fine  Champagne, 

1830 


ing. 


Fresh  asparagus,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Broiled  spring  chicken  —  Lettuce  and 

dandelion  salad 
Cheese 

Canadienne  ice-cream  and  strawberries 
Coffee  —  Liqueurs  —  Apollinaris  water 


presented  by  Libra 


presented  by  Libra 
presented  by  Libra 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Cancer  appointed  caterer  for  November  meet- 


Cost  of  dinner, 
Subscription, 


849.62 
55.00 

$5.38 


Surplus  paid  to  order  of  J.  H.  Strong  Secy,  by  Libra's  cheque  (P.  Marie). 
Meeting  adjourned. 


Libra, 


165 


Secretary  pro  tern. 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 

Union  Club  November  1892 

Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Cancer,  Gemini,  Libra,  Sagit- 
tarius, Scorpio,  Virgo. 

Menu:        Oysters  Terrapin,  Maryland  style 

Green-turtle  soup,  clear  Roast  canvas-back  ducks 

Boiled  chicken-halibut,  sauce  Hominy  —  Celery,  mayonnaise 

Hollandaise  Mousse  au  cafe 

Saddle  of  lamb  au  jus  —  Brussels  Cheese —  Fruit  —  Nuts,  etc. 

sprouts  Coffee  —  Liqueurs,  etc. 


Wines:  Chablis 
Sherry 
Irroy  brut 

Perrier  Jouet,  special  reserve 

Magnum,  Chateau  Lafite,  1870  presented  by  Aries 

Chateau  Margaux,  1869 
Lafite,  1878 

Elixir  Sherry  presented  by  Sagittarius 

Madeira,  unknown 

Howard  March,  1829 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  &  approved. 
Brother  Cancer  appointed  caterer  for  next  meeting. 
On  motion  duly  seconded,  Brother  Libra  was  appointed 
Assistant  Secretary. 

On  motion,  duly  seconded — 

It  was  Resolved,  That  subscriptions  to  the  Club  ex- 
penses be  paid  hereafter  by  members  whether  absent  or  not 
from  the  United  States. 


Subscriptions  for  the  Season  of  1892  &  '93  were  received 
from  the  following  members — Aries,  Cancer,  Gemini,  Libra, 
Pisces,  Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  and  Virgo. 

Meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner.  878.60 
Subscription,  50.00 

$28.60 

Cost  to  each.  4.08 

Aries, 
Sec'y  Jor  the  Meeting. 


167 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 

At  the  Residence  of  Cancer, 

No.  36  E  37th  St.  Saturday,  December  31,  1892 

Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Aries,  Gemini,  Scorpio,  Libra, 
Sagittarius,  Virgo,  Pisces,  Capricornus. 

Absent:  Leo,  in  Europe;  and  Taurus,  in  Rhode  Island. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Consomme  de  tortue  aux  quenelles 
Olives  —  Almonds  —  Celery 


Wines:  Rauenthaler  Berg,  Auslese.  1862 
Amontillado  Sherry 
Perrier  Jouet  Champagne  special 
Chateau  d'Yquem  sur  Salines,  1874 
Chateau  Lafite,  1874 

1870 

1869 


Pat6  de  foie  gras  a  la  Cuillero 
Canvas-back  duck 

Hominy  —  Jelly 

Plum  pudding  a  la  Solferino 

Fromage 

Coffee 


White  Port 

Imperial  Sherry 

Murdock  Madeira,  1823 

Cognac,  Grande  Fine  Champagne,  1830 

Gibbons'  Apple  Brandy,  over  60  years 

old 
Liqueurs 


Terrapin 

Saddle  of  mutton  a  I'Anglaise  aux 

champignons 
Pommes  Gastronome 


Minutes  of  last  Meeting  read  &  approved.  Flash-light 
photographic  group  of  the  Signs  taken  after  dinner.  Brother 
Scorpio  appointed  caterer  for  next  meeting. 

Brother  Cancer  desired  the  Signs  to  accept  his  hospitality. 

The  usual  assessments  and  subscription  were  therefore 
dispensed  with. 

Libra, — Assistant  Secretary. 
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ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-NINTH 

MEETING 


Union  Club 


January  28th  1893 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Aries,  Cancer,  Capricornus, 
Gemini,  Pisces,  Sagittarius,  Virgo. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Soup,  green-turtle,  clear 
Chicken-halibut  boiled,  sauce 

Hollandaise 
Saddle  of  mutton  au  jus 
Stuffed  tomatoes 
Mousse  de  jambon  Moderne 


Terrapin 
Sorbet 

Roast  capon  stuffed  with  chestnuts  — 

Celery,  mayonnaise 
Cheese 

Ice-cream  —  Coffee 


Wines:  Steinberger  Cabinet,  1868 

Moet&  Chandon,  Imperial  brut 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec,  1889 
Madeira: 

The  unknown  and 

Howard  March  of  1829 

Chateau  Lafite 

Liqueurs 


presented  by  Libra,  and  his  health  was 
drunk 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Pisces  appointed  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  880.48 
Subscription,  50.00 

830.48 

Cost  to  each,  3.81 

Aries, 
Secy,  jor  the  Meeting. 

169 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTIETH 
MEETING 


At  Union  Club  Saturday  25  February  1893 

Present:  Pisces  (Wm.  Turnbull),  caterer;  Capricornus 
(Philip  Schuyler),  Gemini  (E.  A.  Post),  Virgo  (Wm.  F. 
Chrystie),  Aries  (J.  W.  Clendenin),  Scorpio  (Richard  Church), 
Cancer  (A.  C.  Monson),  Libra  (P.  Marie).  Sagittarius  (G. 
S.  Bowdoin)  appeared  after  dinner. 

Absent:  Leo  &  Taurus. 

Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters 

Gumbo  soup  with  crabs 
Black  bass  au  gratin  —  Tomatoes 

and  onions 
Lamb  chops  a  la  Henri  Quatre 
Fresh  string-beans  a  la  creme 

Wines:  Thompson  Sherry 

Champagne:  Irroy  brut,  1884; 

Moet  &  Chandon.  White  Seal,  1884 
Chateau  Latour,  1874,  N.  Johnston  & 

Son  presented  by  Cancer 

Grape  Juice  Madeira  "  Sagittarius 

Thomas  Meyer's  Madeira  "  Libra  (T.  M.):  put  into 

demijohn  by  Mr.  Meyer  in  1852. 

Minutes  of  last  meeting,  owing  to  non  presentation  of 
Minute  Book,  not  read. 

Brother  Gemini  appointed  next  caterer,  and  should  he 
be  unable  to  act,  Capricornus  to  take  his  place. 

Meeting  adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,         S86.88  Balance  S36.88 

Subscription,  50.00  Cost  to  each,  Y%  4.61 

Libra — Assistant  Secretary. 
170 


Fresh  mushrooms  a  la  minute 
Asparagus,  Hollandaise  sauce 
Roast  capon  stuffed  with  truffles 

and  chestnuts 
Ham  —  Escarole  salad 
Cheese  —  Ice-cream  —  Coffee 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-FIRST 

MEETING 

At  Knickerbocker  Club  Saturday  25  March  1893 

Gemini,  caterer;  Cancer,  Aries,  Virgo,  Sagittarius,  Scor- 
pio, Pisces,  Libra.    Capricornus  arrived  after  Dinner. 
Absent:  Leo  &  Taurus. 

Menu :  Little-neck  clams  —  Brown  bread 

Cream  of  soft  clams  —  CroQte  au  pot 

Petits  croQtons  de  moelle 

Boiled  North  River  shad,  sauce 
Hollandaise  with  cucumbers  and 
sliced  tomatoes 

Roast  saddle  of  spring  lamb,  mint 
sauce  —  Green  peas  and  new  pota- 
toes 

Wines:  Thompson  Sherry 

2  Chateau  Lafite,  1870 
1       "      Yquem,  1874 
1  Murdock  Madeira,  1817 
1  Chateau  Lafite,  1877 
1       "      Margaux,  1870 
1  White  Port 
1  Chateau  Vigneaux,  1864 
Champagne,  Dagonet  brut,  1864 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 

Minutes  of  two  preceding  meetings  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Capricornus  appointed  next  caterer. 

Cost  of  dinner,  $79.45 
Subscription,  50.00 

829.45 

Cost  to  each,  3.68 

Libra — Assistant  Secretary. 
171 


Mousse  de  jambon  a  la  creme 

—  Stuffed  peppers 
Fresh  asparagus  —  Cream  sauce 
Roast  spring  chicken  —  Lettuce 

and  beet  salad 
Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Ice-cream,  &c. 


presented  by  Cancer 


by  Capricornus 

"  Sagittarius 
"  Gemini 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-SECOND 

MEETING 


At  Knickerbocker  Club  at  ll/2  o'clock  Saturday,  29  April  1893 

Present:   Capricornus,  caterer;   Gemini,  Cancer,  Aries, 
Virgo,  Sagittarius,  Pisces,  Libra. 
Absent:  Scorpio,  Leo,  Taurus. 

Menu:   Little-neck  clams  —  Brown  bread 

CroQte  au  pot  and  creme  St.  Germain 
Petites  soufflees  au  fromage 
Boiled  Kennebec  salmon,  sauce 

Hollandaise 
Cucumbers  —  Tomatoes 
Saddle  of  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 

Wines:  Before  dinner  —  Sherry  and  Boker's 
Bitters  —  Orange  Bitters 
[Caviare  and  Anchovy,  both  on  toast] 
Club  Sherry 

Johannisberger,  Blue  Seal,  1870 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870,  2  bottles 

Margaux,  1870 
Extra  old  superfine  White  Port 
Amontillado  Sherry 
Very  old  superior  March  Madeira 
Antigua  Rum,  1847  (punch  brewed  by  Aries) 
Champagne,  Irroy  brut,  1884 
Moet  &  Chandon,  1884 
1  pint  Johannis  Water 

Minutes  of  last  Meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Sagittarius  appointed  next  caterer,  and  should 
he  be  unable  to  act,  Leo  to  take  his  place. 

Cost  of  dinner,         $72.80  Balance  822.80 

Subscription,  50.00  Cost  to  each,  yi  2.85 

Libra — Assistant  Secretary. 
172 


New  peas  —  New  potatoes 
Philadelphia  capon,  braise  aux 

champignons  —  Fresh  mushrooms 
Fresh  asparagus,  sauce  vinaigrette 
Rhode  Island  goose,  apple  sauce 
Lettuce  and  dandelion  salad 
Ice-cream  —  Cheese  —  Fruit,  &c. 


presented  by  Capricornus 
"  Cancer 
"  Capricornus 
"  Sagittarius 
"  Cancer 
"  Capricornus 
"  Cancer 


Subscriptions  for  winter  1893- 1894 — Nov  '93  to  April  '94, 
cived  by  Peter  Marie. 


G.  S.  Bowdoin 

Sagittarius 

A.  C.  Monson 

Cancer 

Wm.  F.  Chrystie 

Virgo 

J.  W.  Clendenin 

Aries 

Hampton  Robb 

Leo 

Phillip  Schuyler 

Capricornus 

Peter  Mari6 

Libra 

James  H.  Strong 

Taurus 

Richard  Church 

Scorpio 

Edwin  A.  Post 

Gemini 

$30  paid  25  Nov  "93 
30  paid  25  Nov. 
30  paid  25  Nov. 
30  paid  25  Nov. 
30  paid  30  December  '93 
30  paid  27  Janry.  1894 
30  paid  25  Nov.  1893 
30  paid  27  Jany.  1894 
30  paid  30  December  1893 
30  paid  30  December  1893 


Add  24  Febry  —  Henry  W.  Bibby  — 

Pisces  —  new  brother  —  for  dues      15  paid  24  February  1894 

Paid  in,  5315 


To  G.  S.  Bowdoin, 

To  J.  H.  Robb, 

To  Richard  Church, 

To  Wm.  F.  Chrystie  (Virgo) 

To  Peter  Marie  (Libra) 

To  Aries  (Clendenin) 


Caterer  25  Novembr  1893  S50 

Caterer  30  Decembr    "  50 

Caterer  27  January   1894  50 

Caterer  24  February    "  55 

Caterer  March  55 

Caterer  28  April         "  55 

Total  paid  out,  S315 


P.  Marie — Secy. 


173 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-THIRD 

MEETING 


At  Knickerbocker  Club  7.30  Saturday  November  25,  1893 

Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Cancer,  Virgo,  Aries, 
Libra. 

Scorpio,  having  been  unavoidably  detained,  appeared  at 
about  9  p.  m. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Capricornus,  Taurus,  Leo.  Vacancy 
by  death:  Pisces. 


Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Green  turtle,  clear 

Olives  —  Salted  almonds  —  Celery  — 
Radishes 

Boiled  chicken-halibut,  Hollandaise 
sauce 

Quartered  tomatoes 

Oyster-crabs  a  la  Knickerbocker 

Saddle  of  Southdown  mutton  —  Brus- 
sels sprouts  —  Hashed  fried  pota- 
toes 


Terrapin,  presented  by  Sagittarius 
A  superfine  pate  de  foie  gras,  pre- 
sented by  Sagittarius 
Sorbet 

Red-head  duck  —  Celery,  mayon- 
naise 

Biscuit  glaces  a  la  vanille  —  Petits 

frais 
Fruit  —  Cheese 
Cafe  noir 


Wines:  Before  dinner,  Club  Sherry  and  Bitters 
At  table: 

Rauenthaler  Berg,  Auslese,  1862  presented  by  SaGiTTARius 

Club  Sherry 

Champagne:  Irroy  brut  and  Roederer 
Grand  Vin  Sec 

Chateau  Lafite,  1878  presented  by  Sagittarius 

Mouton  Rothschild,  1869 
Chateau  Haut  Brion,  1875 
3  bottles  assorted  Kuhn  (of  Philadel- 
phia) old  Madeira 
1  bottle  Italian  Chartreuse 
Apollinaris  Water 

174 


The  caterer  having  announced  with  feeling  a  tribute  to 
the  memory  of  our  honored  and  lamented  associate  \\  illiam 
Turnlnill  whose  demise  occurred  in  the  interval  between  the 
1 52<J  &  1 53d  meetings,  the  memory  of  our  late  brother  Pisces 
was  drunk  in  silence. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

The  next  caterer  was  designated  by  the  Chair — to  be 
Brother  Leo — and  Virgo  his  substitute. 

Subscriptions  for  the  Season  1 893-1 894  received  from 
Sagittarius,  Cancer,  Virgo,  Aries  &  Libra,  S30  each  &  de- 
posited with  Libra. 

Adjourned. 

Cost  of  dinner,  $49.60 
Subscription,  50.00 

Cost  to  each  nil 

Libra — Assist.  Secretary. 


175 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-FOURTH 

MEETING 

At  Knickerbocker  Club  Saturday  December  30,  1893 

Present:  Leo  (J.  Hampden  Robb),  caterer;  Cancer  (A.  C. 
Monson),  Gemini  (E.  A.  Post),  Sagittarius  (Bowdoin),  Aries 
(CIcndenin),  Scorpio  (Church),  Virgo  (Chrystic),  Libra  (Marie). 

Absent:  Taurus  (H.  J.  Strong),  Capricornus  (P.  Schuyler). 

Vacancy:  Pisces. 

Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters  Aspic  de  foie  gras 

Bisque  of  crawfish  —  CroOte  au  pot  Canvas-back  ducks 

Hors-d'oeuvre  Celery  and  chicory  salad 

Terrapin  a  la  Maryland  Bombes —  Petits-fours 

Saddle  of  Southdown  mutton  Fruit  —  Cheese  —  Coffee 
Brussels  sprouts —  Potatoes,  Hollandaise 

Wines:  Montrachet,  1870  presented  by  Leo 

Rauenthaler,  Auslese,  1862  by  Cancer 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Irroy  brut,  1887 

Richebourg,  1870  presented  by  Leo 

Chambertin,  1870   

Very  old  fine  White  Port  "        "  Cancer 

  Port,  1815  "       "  Sagittarius 

"  Withers  fine  Champagne  Cognac  "  Cancer 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

The  Chair  named  Scorpio  as  next  caterer,  and  Gemini 
as  his  substitute. 

Subscriptions  for  the  Season  1 893-1 894  received  from 
Leo,  Scorpio  &  Gemini,  $30  each,  &  deposited  with  Libra 
(see  folio  175). 

Cost  of  dinner,  $61.89 
Subscription,  50.00 
jjll.89 

Cost  to  each,  ys,  1.49 


Libra — Assist.  Secretary. 

176 


,  >///.<, 


/// 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-FIFTH 

MEETING 


At  Knickerbocker  Club 


Saturday  27  January  1894  at  iy> 


Present,  Order  of  Seats: 
2,   Cancer;    3,   Gemini;  8, 
6,  Aries;  9,  Virgo;  5,  Libra. 

Absent:  Taurus. 

Vacancy:  Pisces. 

Menu :   Cape  Cod  oysters 

Green-turtle  soup  —  Pot  au  feu 
Roasted  shad,  sauce  ravigote 
Broiled  black  bass  Maitre  d' Hotel 
Quartered  tomatoes  —  Spanish  onions 
Saddle  of  Southdown  mutton 
French  green  peas  —  Bermuda  potatoes 

Wines:  Barsac 

Amontillado  Sherry 
Moet  &  Chandon  brut 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Chateau  Yquem,  18— 

Lafite,  1870 
Port,  1815 
"  1825 
White  Port,  no  date 
2  bottles  old  Madeira,  no  date 
Fine  Champagne  Cognac,  1830 
Monsons  Apple  Brandy,  1859 


i,  Scorpio,  caterer;  7,  Leo; 
Sagittarius;    4,  Capricornus; 


Broiled  mushrooms  on  toast 
Terrine  de  foie  gras 
Philadelphia  capon  farci 
Lettuce  salad 

Bombe  mignonne — Petits-fours 

Fromage  —  Fruit 

Cafe 


presented  by  Cancer 


Sagittarius 

Libra 

Cancer 

Sagittarius 

Cancer 


Minutes  of  previous  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Virgo  appointed  next  caterer,  &  Libra  his  substitute. 


Cost  of  dinner, 
Less  subscription, 


565.00  Cost  of  dinner  to  each,  ^  of  S15.00 
50.00      Say,  cost,  1.67 


Subscription  for  the  Season  1893-94  received  from  Cap- 
ricornus &  Taurus  $30  each  and  deposited  with  Libra  (see 
folio  173).  Adjourned. 

Libra — Assist.  Secretary. 

177 


ONE 


HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-SIXTH 
MEETING 


At  Knickerbocker  Club 


Saturday  24  February  1894  at  7>£ 


Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Leo,  Cancer,  Gemini,  Scorpio, 
Sagittarius,  Aries,  Libra,  Pisces  (Henry  W.  Bibby)  his  first 
appearance. 

Absent:  Capricornus  &  Taurus. 

Menu:  Before  dinner:  Caviare  and  anchovy  on        Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 

Terrine  de  foie  gras,  presented 

by  caterer 
Philadelphia  capon  farci  — 

Romaine  salad 
Bombe  mignonne  —  Petits- 
fours 


toast  and  sherry 
Cape  Cod  oysters,  half-shell 
Clear  green-turtle  soup 
Broiled  shad  —  Quartered  tomatoes  — 

Spanish  onions 
Knickerbocker  sirloin  steak  —  Epinards 


au  veloute  —  Pommes  de  terre  Duchesse     Fruit  —  Fromage  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Steinwein  Cabinet 
Club  Sherry 

Moet  &  Chandon  Champagne,  1880 
Roederer,  1880 
Chateau  Yquem 

Mouton,  1874 

Old  Port 

Brown  Sherry,  Madre 
4  rare  old  Madeiras,  viz: 

1.  L.  B. 

2.  Old  Kuhn 

3.  Unknown 

4.  Blue  Pipe 

1  bottle  fine  Champagne  Cognac,  1832 


presented  by  Virgo 
presented  by  Scorpio 
presented  by  Caterer 

"  Sagittarius 
presented  by  Sagittarius 

"  Cancer 


Minutes  of  last  Meeting  were  read  and  approved. 
The  Secretary  reported  that  at  the  previous  meeting 
the  Signs  had  proceeded  to  ballot  for  the  vacancy  of  Pisces — 

178 


that  the  audit  had  resulted  in  the  unanimous  vote  in  favor 
of  Mr.  Henry  W.  Bibby — whose  presence  this  evening  we 
all  welcomed  with  pleasure. 

A  letter  from  our  esteemed  Brother  Taurus  was  then 
read  tendering  his  resignation  as  Secretary  on  account  of  ill 
health. 

Brother  Cancer,  rising,  referred  with  much  feeling  to 
his  lifelong  companion  Si.  friend  and,  recalling  Brother  Tau- 
rus' unremitting  services  as  Secretary  from  the  very  incep- 
tion of  this  organization,  expressed  his  deep  sorrow  at  the 
causes  for  the  Iatter's  resignation  as  Secretary  and  was  about 
to  present  the  resolution  that  is  given  further  on,  when  he 
yielded  the  floor  to  the  other  Signs  who  together  with  Cancer 
and  Taurus  are  the  sole  survivors  of  the  original  Zodiac  still 
connected  with  the  Brotherhood,  viz:  Brothers  Scorpio, 
Gemini  and  Aries. 

After  these  Brothers  had  given  expression  in  equally 
warm  terms  to  the  high  regard  and  warm  feeling  they  enter- 
tain for  the  retiring  Secretary,  Brother  Cancer  offered  the 
following  resolution  which  was  adopted  spontaneously  by  all: 

The  Signs  hereby  express  their  heartfelt  appreciation  of 
the  brotherly  services,  long  devotion  and  unbroken  courtesy 
of  their  esteemed  Brother  Taurus  during  the  25  years  of  his 
Secretaryship,  dating  back  to  the  inauguration  of  this  Broth- 
erhood, and  beg  to  offer  their  deep  sympathy  as  to  the  cause 
of  his  resignation,  and  only  in  deference  to  his  wishes  do  they 
regretfully  accept  his  withdrawal  as  Secretary. 

They  beg  to  add  their  earnest  prayer  that  the  causes 
which  ordered  the  present  suspension  of  his  services  may 
soon  pass  away  and  that  he  may  again  resume  his  ever  wel- 
come participation  in  their  meetings. 

Brother  Cancer  then  moved  that  the  Secretary  pro  tern 
notify  Brother  Taurus  of  the  action  of  the  Brotherhood. 

179 


It  was  then  moved  to  proceed  to  an  election  for  a  per- 
manent Secretary. 

Brother  Libra  was  unanimously  elected. 

Our  new  Brother  Pisces  handed  in  his  subscription  of 
($15)  fifteen  dollars  for  the  three  months  covering  February, 
March  and  April  1894,  and  the  same  were  deposited  with 
Libra,  Secretary  (see  folio  173). 

Libra  appointed  caterer  for  March  meeting,  and  Aries 
his  alternate. 

Cost  of  dinner,  864.00 
Subscription,  55.00 

89.00 

Dinner  to  each,  i,  1.00 

Adjourned. 

Libra — Secretary. 


180 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 

At  Knickerbocker  Club  Saturday  31  March  1894 

Present,  9:  Libra,  caterer;  Cancer,  Gemini,  Scorpio, 
Leo,  Virgo,  Aries,  Pisces,  Sagittarius. 

Absent,  2:  Taurus  and  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Little-neck  clams 

Chicken-and-okra  soup 
Consomme  printanier  a  la  Royale 
Broiled  North  River  shad  and  chicken- 
halibut,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Broiled  ribs  of  spring  lamb  —  Epinards 
veloutes  —  Hashed  potatoes  fried  brown 


Pat£  de  foie  gras  en  croQte 
New  asparagus 

Philadelphia  capon  farci  a  la 

salade  de  truffes 
Glace  framboise  —  Petits-fours 
Fromage  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Batard  Montrachet,  1870 

Chateau  Latour  Blanche,  1884  (cachet  du 

chateau) 
Club  Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec, 
Moet  &  Chandon  brut 
Richebourg,  1881 

Chateau  Lafite,  1870,  N.  Johnston  &  Sons 
Victoria  Port,  1862 
Rare  old  brown  Hidalgo  Sherry 
50-year-old  Bourbon  Whiskey 
60-year-old  Cognac 


presented  by  Leo 

"  Caterer 

presented  by  Caterer 


Sagittarius 

Caterer 

Cancer 


Minutes  of  last  Meeting  read  and  approved. 

The  Secretary  read  a  letter  of  thanks  from  Brother 
Taurus,  for  the  resolutions  passed  at  the  February  Meet- 
ing, and  expressing  his  regret  at  his  inability  to  attend  this 
evening. 

Brother  Pisces  sang  a  genial  Irish  song. 

181 


Brother  Cancer  was  placid  at  times.  Gemini  vehement 
in  re  Pollard  vs  Breckenridge. 

Brother  Aries  appointed  caterer  for  the  April  meeting 
and  Brother  Cancer  his  alternate. 

Cost  of  dinner,  $63.38 
Subscription,  11  X  S,  55.00 

Balance,  J8.38 


I ,  J0.93 

Adjourned  at  11.30  p.m. 


Libra 

Secretary. 


182 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 


Knickerbocker  Club 


Saturday  April  28th  1894 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Cancer,  Gemini,  Leo,  Pisces, 
Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Virgo. 


Menu :       Little-neck  clams 
Chicken  with  okra 
Puree  of  new  peas 
Broiled  North  River  shad 
Tomatoes  —  Spanish  onions 
Chateaubriand  mignon 
Sauce  Bearnaise 


Tomates  farcies,  Provencale 
Pommes  de  terre,  Gastronome 
Asperges  bouillies,  Hollandaise 
Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croute 
Broiled  spring  chicken  —  Lettuce  salad 
Creme  Vierge  a  la  fleur  d'orange 
Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Coffee 


Wines:       Amontillado  of  1830  presented  by  Cancer 

Rauenthaler  Berg  of  1862 
Chateau  Latour  of  1878  by  Aries 

Lafite  of  1878 
Margaux  of  1869 
Of  1870 
Champagne,  Irroy  brut  and 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Liqueurs 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  ap- 
proved. 

Brother  Cancer  expressed  great  regret  at  the  absence  of 
Brother  Libra. 

Brother  Cancer  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  meet- 
ing in  November,  his  alternate  being  Brother  Taurus  and 
his  second  Brother  Pisces. 


Cost  of  dinner, 
Received  from  Brother 
Libra,  subscription, 


S61.35 


55.00 


Balance 
Cost  to  each, 


S6.3S 
0.80 


Aries,  Secretary  Jor  the  meeting. 
183 


Subscriptions  for  winter  1894-1895,  Received  by  Secre- 
tary Libra  (Marie). 


Sagittarius 

(Bowdoin) 

S30  Paid  24  Novbr  1894 

Cancer 

(Monson) 

30 

Aries 

(Clendenin) 

30 

Scorpio 

(Church) 

30 

Gemini 

(Post) 

30 

Libra 

(Marie) 

30 

Pisces 

(Bibby) 

30 

27  Novbr 

Leo 

(Robb) 

30 

26  Janry  1895 

Capricornus 

(Schuyler) 

30 

12  Decmb.  1894 

Virgo 

(Chrystie) 

30 

26  J  any.  1895 

Taurus 

(Mesier) 

elected   (Feby)  for 

Feby,  Mch  &  April  15 


Total  reed.  S315 
Paid  out  To  Caterer  Pisces  (Bibby)  24  November  1894  S50 


Cancer  (Monson) 

29  Decemb. 

1894 

50 

Gemini  (Post) 

January 

1895 

50 

Capricornus  (Schuyler) 

Feby. 

1895 

55 

Leo  (Robb) 

March 

1895 

55 

Sagittarius  (Bowdoin) 

April 

1895 

55 

$315 

184 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-NINTH 

MEETING 


At  Metropolitan  Club 


24  November  1894  Saturday 


Present:  i  Pisces,  caterer;  2  Cancer,  3  Aries,  4  Libra, 
5  Scorpio,  6  Gemini. 

Absent:  Leo,  Sagittarius,  Capricornus,  Virgo,  in  Europe. 
Taurus — appointed  Hon.  Member  at  this  meeting. 


Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Clear  green  turtle 
Boudin  de  gibier  Richelieu 
Boiled  striped  bass,  sauce  Holland- 
aise 

Oyster-crabs  —  Spanish  onions  — 

Cucumbers 
Supreme  de  volaille  farcie  —  Puree  de 

marrons 
Stewed  fresh  mushrooms 


Saddle  of  venison  —  Currant  jelly 
Soufflee  of  sweet  potatoes  —  French 
peas 

Coquille  de  ris  de  veau  a  la  creme 
Stuffed  peppers 

Red-head  duck —  Fried  hominy 
Celery,  mayonnaise 
Camembert  cheese 
Chocolat  soufflee 
Fruit  —  Nuts  —  Coffee 


Wines:  Milk  punch  (with  the  turtle  soup) 
Chateau  Grillet,  1878 
Imperial  Sherry 
Rauenthaler  Berg,  1862 
Moet  &  Chandon,  1889,  cuvee  '36 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870  (Johnston) 
Musigny,  1869 
Old  Port 

Gracie  Madeira,  1837 

Golden  Sherry  (much  approved) 


by  Caterer 


by  Cancer 
"  Caterer 
"  Cancer 
"  Caterer 


The  minutes  of  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Cancer,  having  exchanged  his  offer  of  caterer 
for  this  meeting  with  Brother  Pisces,  was  appointed  caterer 
for  the  next  meeting  in  December,  his  alternate  to  be  Brother 
Gemini. 

185 


The  Secretary  then  announced  the  receipt  of  the  Book 
referred  to  below  from  Mr.  Daniel  B.  Fearing,  of  Newport. 
On  motion  of  Brother  Cancer,  it  was 

Resolved,  that  the  thanks  of  the  Zodiac  be  presented 
to  Hon:  Daniel  B.  Fearing  for  his  kindness  in  presenting, 
through  Brother  Taurus,  the  Book  entitled:  "The  Influence 
oj  the  Zodiac  on  Humanity,"  and  that  the  Secretary  send  a 
copy  of  this  resolution  to  Mr.  Fearing. 

The  Secretary  then  read  the  following  from  Brother 
Taurus: 

"144  East  35th  St  19  Nov  1894 

"  To  the  Zodiac. 

Dear  Brothers:  It  is  with  great  sorrow  that  I  find 
the  condition  of  my  health  is  such  that  it  is  obligatory  for 
me  to  resign  my  membership  of  our  much  loved  association. 
I  have  refrained  from  doing  this  for  the  last  two  years  hoping 
to  find  myself  able  to  join  you  again.  But  I  find  it  to  be  im- 
possible, for  old  age  will  have  its  way.  It  is  with  real  grief 
that  I  am  compelled  to  say  to  all  goodby. 

Yours  truly  &  fraternally 

Taurus." 

Brother  Gemini  then  moved  that,  while  out  of  deference 
to  the  wishes  of  Brother  Taurus,  it  becomes  our  sad  duty 
to  accept  his  resignation,  Brother  Taurus  be  made  an  Hon- 
orary Member  of  the  Signs,  who  will  be  happy  to  receive 
him  at  any  time  as  a  guest.    Passed  unanimously. 

186 


Brother  Libra  having  proposed  that  members  who  no- 
tify the  Secretary  of  their  intended  absence  during  the  six 
months  beginning  with  the  November  dinner,  shall  be  ex- 
empt from  the  annual  dues;  on  motion  of  Brother  Gemini 
the  consideration  of  the  question  was  laid  out  until  the 
ensuing  meeting,  when  a  fuller  attendance  might  be  expected. 


Cost  of  dinner, 
Subscription, 


862.00 
50.00 


K  cost  to  each 


812.00 
2.00 


Libra 


Secretary. 


187 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTIETH 
MEETING 

At  Knickerbocker  Club  29  December  1894 

Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Pisces,  Scorpio,  Aries,  Gemini, 
Virgo,  Leo. 


Menu:  Buzzard  Bay  oysters 

Green-turtle,  clear,  soup 
Bouchees  a  I'Andalouse 
Olives  —  Radishes  —  Celery  — 

Almonds 
Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 
Saddle  of  Southdown  mutton 


Epinards  au  veloutG  —  Pommes  de  terre 

roties 

Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croOte 
Red-head  ducks  —  Celery,  mayonnaise 
Bombe  mignonne  —  Petits-fours 
Fruit  —  Fromage  —  Cafe 


Wines: 


Barsac 
Sherry 

Rauenthaler,  1862 
1862 

Moet  &  Chandon 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Romanee,  1869 
1865 
Pomona  Madeira 
Murdock 
Hurricane  " 
Gibbons  Apple  Jack,  1825 


Pisces 
Cancer 


Pisces 
Leo 

Cancer 


The  minutes  of  last  Meeting  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Gemini  appointed  caterer  for  next  meeting,  his 
alternate  being  Capricornus. 

On  motion  of  Brother  Aries,  the  resolution  proposed  at 
the  last  meeting  by  Brother  Libra  was  considered,  and  adopted 
as  follows: 

1 88 


Resolved,  That  any  member  notifying  the  Secretary  of 
the  Club  of  his  intention  to  be  absent  from  the  State  of 
New  York  for  Six  Months  from  the  lirst  meeting  of  the 
Club  in  November  shall  be  exempt  from  the  payment  of  the 
customary  subscription  for  the  cost  of  the  dinner. 


Cost  of  dinner, 
Less  subscription, 


858.17 
50.00 


4  cost  to  each 


18.17 
1.17 


Libra — Secretary — absent  from  meeting. 


189 


ONE 


HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-FIRST 
MEETING 


At  Union  Club 


Saturday  26  January  1895 


Present,  10  Signs:  Gemini,  caterer;  Cancer,  Leo,  Virgo, 
Scorpio,  Sagittarius,  Capricornus,  Pisces,  Aries. 
Vacancy:  Taurus. 


Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Green-turtle  soup 
Boiled  chicken-halibut,  soft  clams 

sauce  —  Cucumbers 
Saddle  of  lamb,  mint  sauce 


Terrapin  a  la  Union  Club 
Sorbet 

Roast  capon  stuffed  with  chestnuts 
Virginia  ham  —  Salad 
Cheese  —  Mousse  au  chocolat 


Stuffed  peppers  —  Bermuda  potatoes     Fruit  —  Cafe  &  liqueurs 


Wines:  Montrachet,  1865 
Musigny,  1869 
1870 

Mouton,  1875 
White  Port  (very  old) 
Madeira,  1840 
Murdock,  Madeira,  1830 
Madeira,  1834 
Grand  Vin  Sec 
Sherry 


presented  by  Leo 
"  Pisces 
"  Leo 

Sagittarius 


from  Union  Club 


The  minutes  of  last  meeting  were  not  read — the  reading 
deferred  to  February  meeting. 

Brother  Capricornus  appointed  next  caterer,  Sagittarius 
his  alternate. 

Brothers  Leo  and  Virgo  having  each  paid  their  sub- 
scription for  the  current  winter,  the  Secretary  announced 
that  all  Dues  were  paid  (see  page  184). 

190 


The  Signs  then  proceeded  to  ballot  immediately  for  a 
member  to  fill  the  place  of  Brother  Taurus  resigned,  and  Mr. 
Louis  Mcsier  was  unanimously  elected — and  the  Secretary 
requested  to  notify  him. 

Cost  of  dinner  S87.68 
Subscription  SO. — 

S37.68 

Cost  ,V  to  each        S3. 7  7 

Libra — Secretary. 


191 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-SECOND 

MEETING 


At  Union  Club  Saturday  23  February  1895 

Present:  Capricornus,  caterer;  Gemini,  Cancer,  Virgo, 
Libra,  Scorpio,  Pisces,  Aries,  Taurus  (Louis  Mesier)  his  first 
appearance  received  with  warm  welcome. 

Absent:  Sagittarius. 

Brother  Leo  was  not  present  at  the  beginning,  but  the 
Signs  who  knew  his  ways,  predicted  that  he  would  turn  up 
in  the  end  and  after  a  protracted  interval,  their  prophecy 
was  fulfilled. 


Menu:        M.  C.  oysters 

Potage  Pierre  le  Grand 

Boiled  Pompano,  sauce  Hollandaise  — 

Cucumbers 
Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
Puree  of  chestnuts  —  French  peas 
Private  terrapin 


Sorbet  a  I'orange 
Roast  spring  chicken 

Salade  Veronica 
Assorted  cheese 
Ice-cream 
Cafe 


Wines:        Club  Sherry 

Marcobrunner,  1862  (Leyden's)  presented  by  Caterer 

Special  reserve,  1889 
Irroy  brut 

Johannisberger,  1870,  Blue  Seal  (Leyden's)       presented  by  Caterer 
Chateau  Grenier,  1865                                    "       "  Pisces 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870                                                "  Caterer 
Mouton  Rothschild,  1869 
No.  168  old  March  Madeira,  from  Kuhn's 
"     51  "  "   


The  minutes  of  two  previous  meetings  were  read  and 
approved. 

192 


Brother  Leo  appointed  caterer  for  next  dinner,  in  place 
of  Sagittarius. 


Cost  of  dinner  $83.88 
Subscription  55. 


828.88 


Cost  t*u  to  each  $2.88 

Brother  Taurus,  the  new  Sign,  paid  his  subscription  for 
the  remaining  three  months,  February,  March,  April  (Si 5) 
to  the  Secretary. 

Libra — Secretary. 


193 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-THIRD 

MEETING 

At  Knickerbocker  Club  Saturday  30  March  1895  lyi  o'clk 

Present  (8):  Leo,  caterer;  Cancer,  Aries,  Sagittarius, 
Taurus,  Pisces,  Virgo,  Libra. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Scorpio,  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Oysters,  small  Rockaway 

Bisque  of  crawfish  —  Calf's  feet,  clear 
Olives  —  Celery  —  Radishes  —  Almonds 
Planked  North  River  shad  with  roe 
Cucumbers  —  Bordeaux  onions 
Roast  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
New  green  peas  —  Pommes  roties 


New  asparagus,  sauce  Hol- 

landaise 
Chapon  roti  aux  truffes 
Boiled  Virginia  ham  —  Lettuce 

salad 

Bombe  mignonne — Petits-fours 
Fruits  —  Fromage  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Chateau  Latour  Blanche,  1874 

Steinberger  Cabinet  (Leyden's),  1868 
Sherry 

Moet  &  Chandon,  Brut  Imperial  \ 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 

White  Port,  about  1825 

New  Madeira,  1865  | 

Gibbons  Apple  Jack 


presented  by  Caterer 
by  Libra 

from  Club 


by  Cancer 


The  minutes  of  February  meeting  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Sagittarius  was  appointed  next  caterer  and 
Brother  Scorpio  his  alternate. 


Cost  of  dinner  $64.95 
Subscription  55. 

59.95 

Cost  to  each  H  £1.25 


Libra — Secretary. 


194 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-FOURTH 

MEETING 


At  Metropolitan  Club 


Saturday  27  April  1895 


Present,  9:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Cancer,  Taurus,  Pisces, 
Libra,  Leo,  Scorpio,  Gemini,  Virgo. 
Absent,  2:  Aries,  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Little-neck  clams —  Brown  bread 

Bisque  of  clams  —  Printaniere  Colbert 
Broiled  kingfish  Maitre  d'Hotel 

Cucumber  —  Sliced  tomatoes 
Ris  de  veau  brais6  aux  champignons 

frais  —  Stewed  fresh  mushrooms 
Saddle  of  Iamb,  mint  sauce 

New  peas  —  New  potatoes 
Fresh  asparagus,  hot  and  cold 
Pate'  de  foie  gras 

Wines: 

1  bottle  Rauenthaler  Berg,  1862,  Auslese 

1     "     Chateau  Yquem,  1874,  Barton  &  Guestier 

1     "     Royal  Port,  1815 

1  "     Hidalgo  Sherry 

2  "     Chateau  Latour,  1875 

2  "  "  Mouton  Rothschild,  1875 
2     "         "  "  "  1869 


Roman  punch 

Philadelphia  capon  aux  truffes 
Virginia  ham 

Lettuce  and  chicory  salad 
Cream  cheese  and  groseilles  — 

Bar-le-Duc 
Camembert  cheese 
Bombe  glacee  and  strawberries 
Cakes  —  Nuts  —  Coffee 


4  bottles  Madeira,  viz.: 
Oliveira,  1848 
Sercial,  1830 

Kuhn  (Philadelphia),  1790 
McKim  of  Baltimore,  1838 


In  all,  14  bottles  of  the  highest  grades  each  in  its  class,  presented  by  the  Caterer. 


Brother  Scorpio  was  appointed  next  caterer,  Virgo  his 
alternate. 


Cost  of  dinner  582. 
Subscription  55. 

527. 


S3. 


Cost  to  each  J 

Libra — Secretary. 


195 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-FIFTH 

MEETING 


Union  Club 


November  30th  1895 


Present:  Seorpio,  caterer;  Aries,  Cancer,  Leo,  Pisces, 
Taurus,  Virgo. 


Menu: 


Wines: 


Oysters 

Green-turtle  soup,  clear 

Boiled  chicken-halibut,  soft-dam 

sauce 
Potatoes  Persillade 
Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 
Stuffed  tomatoes 


Sauternes 
Sherry 

Champagne,  Irroy  brut 
Madeira,  White  String 
Red 

Richebourg  of  1869 
Old  White  Port 


Terrapin  a  l'Union  Club 
Ruddy  ducks 
Celery,  mayonnaise 
Assorted  cheese 
Mousse  au  chocolat 
Cafe  &  liqueurs 


presented  by  Sagittarius 

"  Pisces 

"  Sagittarius 


The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 
Subscriptions  for  winter  1895- 1896  received  by  Secretary. 


Capricornus  (Ph.  Schuyler) 
Sagittarius  (G.  S.  Bowdoin) 
Gemini  (E.  A.  Post) 
Libra  (P.  Marie) 
Cancer  (A.  C.  Monson) 
Virgo  (W.  F.  Chrystie) 


830 

Taurus  (L.  Mesier) 

830 

j?30 

Aries  (J.  W.  Clendenin) 

830 

830 

Leo  (J.  H.  Robb) 

830 

$30 

Pisces  (H.  W.  Bibby) 

530 

830 

Scorpio  (R.  Church) 

830 

$30 

Brother  Virgo  was  appointed  Caterer  for  the  next  meet- 
ing, his  alternate  being  Brother  Libra. 


Cost  of  Dinner 
Subscription  received  from 
Libra,  Sec'y — 


867.75 
55.00 


Balance 
Cost  to  each 


12.75 


81.82 


Aries — Secretary  for  the  Meeting. 
196 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-SIXTH 

MEETING 


At  No.  6  East  37th  St.,  the  residence  of  the  Caterer,  Libra 
December  28,  1895 

Present  (io):    Libra,  caterer;    Aries,  Cancer,  Scorpio, 
Pisces,  Gemini,  Sagittarius,  Leo,  Taurus,  Virgo. 
Absent:  Capricornus. 


Menu :  Morris  Cove  oysters 

New  York  Yacht  Club  chowder  (Com- 
modore Edgar's  recipe) 
Cheese  soufflees 
Planked  North  Carolina  shad 
Cucumber  salad  —  Potatoes  Parisienne 
Filet  de  bceuf  a  la  Financiere 
Green  Peas — Hominy  croquettes 
Epinards  a  la  creme 


Roast  English  pheasants  —  Celery 

salad 
Pate  de  foie  gras 
Plum  pudding 
Ice-cream 
Roquefort  cheese 
Cream  cheese  and  Bar-le-Duc 
Groseilles  blanches 
Grapefruit  frappe  au  maraschino 
Coffee 


Wines:  Montrachet,  1865 
Sherry  Piccarelli 
Chateau  Latour  Blanche,  1869 
Moet  &  Chandon,  White  Seal 
Chateau  Lafite,  1865,  cachet  du  Chateau. 

Eschenauer  Benecke  &  Co. 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870,  N.  Johnston  &  Son 
Clos  de  Vougeot,  1865,  C.  Maret  & 

Compte  Leger-Belair 
Prince  of  Wales  Port,  1811 
Old  Pale  Sherry,  Peter  Harmony  &  Co., 

1856 

Murdock  Madeira 
Hurricane 

Old  Cognac  —  Liqueurs 

197 


presented  by  Cancer 


Minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Virgo  appointed  next  caterer,  Aries  his  alternate. 

Brother  Cancer  desired  the  Secretary  to  note  on  the 
minutes  that  the  Signs  had  viewed  with  gratification  the 
electrical  Stars  forming  part  of  the  Zodiacal  decoration  of 
the  ceiling  of  the  Library  of  Brother  Libra;  the  Caterer 
for  the  evening. 

Approved  while  taking  their  liqueurs. 

Adjourned. 

Libra, — Secretary. 

Dec  28/95  the  unexpended  balance  in  Secretary's  hands  is  $275. 
As  this  is  to  be  applied  to  the  four  meetings  of  January,  February,  March  &  April, 
1896,  there  will  be  applicable  as  subscription  to  each  of  the  four  dinners,  $68.75. 


198 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 


Union  Club 


Saturday  January  25th  1896 


Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Aries,  Cancer,  Gemini,  Pisces, 
Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Taurus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green-turtle  soup,  clear 
Boiled  live  cod,  soft-clam  sauce 

Potatoes  Persillade 
Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 

Stuffed  tomatoes 
Terrapin  a  l'Union  Club 


Small  spring  chicken,  roasted, 

giblet  sauce 
Pat£  de  foie  gras  —  Salad 
Assorted  cheese 
Mousse  au  chocolat 
Cafe  et  liqueurs 


Wines:  Sauternes 
Sherry 
Latour  Blanche,  1869 
Champagne:  Irroy  brut  and  Roe- 

derer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Chateau  Lafite,  1878 
Old  Brown  Sherry 
"  Madeira 
"   Peach  Brandy 


Union  Club 
presented  by  Virgo 

Union  Club 

presented  by  Virgo 
"  Taurus 
"  Virgo 


Aries  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  meeting  and 
Cancer  his  alternate. 


Received  from  The  Secretary,  Libra,  868.75 
Cost  of  dinner  —  66.63 


2.12 


To  be  returned  to  the  Secretary — 

Aries — Secretary  Jor  the  Meeting. 


199 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 


Union  Club  Saturday  29  February  1896  at  7.30 

Present  (io):   Aries,  caterer;   Cancer,  Pisces,  Taurus, 
Gemini,  Leo,  Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Libra,  Virgo. 
Absent  (i):  Capricornus. 

Menu :  Cape  Cod  oysters  Terrapin  a  la  Union  Club 

Clear  green-turtle  soup  Roast  capon 
Filet  of  bass  a  la  Grant  Celery,  mayonnaise 

Potatoes  Persillade  Assorted  cheese 

Saddle  of  venison  —  String-beans  Biscuit  glace 

Egg  plant  Julienne  Cafe 

Wines:  Chablis,  1881 

Steinberger  Cabinet,  1874 
Sherry 

Leoville,  Lascases 

Chateau  Margaux,  1869  presented  by  Aries 

Sherry,  March  &  Benson,  1845  "  Virgo 

Brother  Cancer  appointed  next  caterer,  Pisces  his  alternate. 

Libra  resigned  as  Secretary  (after  the  present  Meeting), 
&  Brother  Aries  elected  in  his  place. 

The  retiring  Secretary  (Libra)  hands  over  to  Brother 
Aries,  his  successor,  a  cash  Balance  of 

855.       originally  set  aside  for  the  March  dinner. 
55.  "     "     "    "  April  dinner. 

27.50    cash,  viz.   555         originally  set  aside  for  Decbr  not  used 

S137.50     Less  27.50   /  Less  *13"75  added  t0  Jamy- 

"     13.75  added  to  Feby. 

Libra — Secretary. 


200 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-NINTH 

MEETING 


At  No  14  East  63d  St,  by  invitation  of  Brother  Cancer, 
Caterer,  at  his  residence, 

Saturday,  March  28th  1896 

Present:    Cancer,  caterer;    Aries,  Gemini,  Leo,  Libra, 
Pisces,  Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Taurus. 
Absent:  Capricornus  and  Virgo. 

The  minutes  of  the  1 68th  Meeting  were  read  and  on 
motion,  duly  seconded — Approved. 

Menu:      Huitres  Salade  turquoise 

Potage  Marmite  —  Creme  St.  Germain  Jambon 

Croustades  a  la  Nacaire  Pate  en  croOte 

Planked  shad  —  Concombres  Glace  Zodiac 

Carre  d'agneau  Bourgeois  —  Asperges  a  la  Gateaux  —  Bonbons 

Hollandaise  Fromage 

Petits  poussins  grilles  Cafe 
Le  28  Mars  "96,"  14  East  63  Street 

Wines:     Amontillado  Sherry 

Chateau  Latour  Blanche  of  1869 
Latour  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Perrier  Jouet  reserve 
Haut  Brion  of  1875 
Chateau  Lafite  of  1870 
Johannisberger,  Blue  Seal  of  1870 
Brown  Sherry  of  1809 

Madeira,  very  old,  unknown,  Pomona,  Black  Cork,  and  Murdock  of  1815 
Very  old  Gibbons  Apple  Brandy,  Rye  Whiskey,  and  Bourbon  Whiskey 
Liqueurs 

The  Secretary  stated  that  he  had  received  from  his  pred- 
ecessor, Brother  Libra,  the  balance  of  the  dinner  fund, 
amounting  to  $137.50. 

Brother  Pisces  was  appointed  Caterer  for  the  next 
meeting,  he  to  select  the  dining  place  and  notify  the  Signs, 
Brother  Taurus  is  his  alternate. 

Aries — Secretary. 

201 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTIETH 

MEETING 


Saturday,  April  25th  1896  at  The  Metropolitan  Club 


Present:    Pisces,  caterer;    Aries,  Cancer, 
Gemini,  Leo,  Scorpio,  Taurus,  Virgo. 
Absent:  Libra  and  Sagittarius. 


c 


apneornus, 


Menu:   Little-neck  clams  with  brown  bread 
Printanier  a  la  Royale 
Creme  d'oseille  a  la  Francaise 
Croustade  de  fromage  Metropolitan 
Boiled  Kennebec  salmon,  sauce 
Hollandaise 

Tomato  mayonnaise 
Saddle  of  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
New  peas  —  Pommes  Volney 

Wines:  Sherry 

Rauenthaler  Berg  of  1876 
Champagne,  Moet  &  Chandon  of  1886 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Chateau  Palmer  of  1874 

Latour  of  1868 

Yquem  of  1883 
Romanee  of  1875 
Liqueurs 


Timbale  Napolitaine  aux  champi- 
gnons frais 

Champignons  frais  farcis 
Roast  spring  chicken 
Virginia  ham  —  Asparagus  salad 
Cream  cheese  and  Bar-le-Duc  jelly 
Ice-cream  —  Strawberries 
Cakes,  etc. 


presented  by  Pisces 
"  Libra 


On  motion  duly  seconded,  it  was  Resolved — 

That  the  cost  of  the  dinner  $83.53  be  paid  from  the 
funds  in  the  hands  of  the  Secretary,  and  that  the  balance 
of  the  same  S53.97  be  carried  forward  to  the  credit  of  the 
following  season. 

After  dinner  Brother  Libra  came  in. 

Brother  Taurus  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next 
meeting  on  November  28th,  1896,  he  to  select  the  dining 
place  and  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Gemini  is  his  alternate. 

Aries — Secretary. 

202 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTY-FIRST 

MEETING 


Saturday  November  28th  1896  at  The  Union  Club 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Aries,  Cancer,  Gemini,  Leo, 
Scorpio,  Libra,  Sagittarius,  Pisces,  Virgo. 
Absent:  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Clear  green  turtle 
Boiled  chicken-halibut,  soft-clam 

sauce  —  Potatoes  Persillade 
P3te  de  foie  gras,  presented  by 

Sagittarius 


Wines:  Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec,  Irroy  brut 
Chateau  Yquem  of  1874 

1  White  Port 

3  Madeiras — Blue  Pipe,  Pomona, 
and  Sercial — and  1  Eden  Char- 
treuse 

2  Chateau  Lafite  of  1874 
1  Romanee  Conti 

1  Antigua  Rum 


Small  tournedos  of  beef  a  I'Union 

Club  —  String-beans 
Celeri  braise  a  la  Moelle 
Saddle  of  venison  Londonderry  — 

Stuffed  green  peppers 
Salad  and  cheese 
Ice-cream  —  Caf£ 


presented  by  Cancer 


Sagittarius 


Taurus 


The  minutes  of  the  170th  Meeting  were  read  and  on 
motion  duly  seconded — Approved. 


Cost  of  the  dinner — 

Paid  by  Sec'y-  from  subscription  fund 

Balance 
15  cost  to  each — 

203 


875.54 
55.00 

820.54 
82.05 


The  Secretary  stated  that  he  had  received  the  subscrip- 
tions for  the  season  of  1896  &  1897  from  all  the  members 
of  the  Club. 

On  motion,  duly  seconded,  Resolved  That  the  balance 
of  $53.97  in  the  hands  of  the  Secretary  from  the  season  of 
1895  &  1896,  be  retained  by  him  awaiting  further  instruc- 
tions from  the  Club. 


STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 

Received  from  11  subscriptions  to  Season  of  1896  &  '97  =  8330.00 

Balance  on  hand  from  season  of  1895  &  '96=  53.97 

Total  receipts—  8383.97 

Paid  on  a/c  of  dinner  of  Nov  28  $55 —  55. 

Balance  on  hand  8328.97 

Aries 

Secretary. 


Brother  Gemini  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next 
meeting,  he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs — Brother 
Capricornus  is  his  alternate. 

Aries, 

Secy. 


204 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTY-SECOND 

MEETING 


Saturday,  December  26th  1S96  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Gemini,  caterer;  Aries,  Cancer,  Libra,  Pisces, 
Sagittarius,  Taurus,  Virgo. 

Absent:  Capricornus,  Leo,  Scorpio. 


Menu :      Cape  Cod  oysters 

Green-turtle  soup  —  Chicken  Imperiale 
Boiled  sheep's  head,  Hollandaise  sauce 

Cucumber  salad 
Saddle  of  yearling  lamb  au  jus 

Potatoes  Chateau 
Chicken  a  1'etouffee  a  la  Zodiac 

Wines:     Roederer  Carte  Blanche 
Irroy  brut 

Haut  Sauternes,  1869 

Chateau  Lafite,  1865 

Chambertin,  1870 

Brown  Sherry,  1834 

Prince  of  Wales  Port,  1815 

Magnum  of  Chateau  Lafite,  1874 

Davies  Madeira,  Baltimore,  1834 

Kuhn  Philadelphia  Demijohn  119 

Liqueur  Brandy  of  1801 

Cost  of  the  dinner 

Paid  by  Sec'y.  from  subscription  fund 

Balance 
Cost  to  each  Y%  of  same — 


Fresh  string-beans 
Sorbet 
Roast  quail 
Virginia  ham  braise 
Celery,  mayonnaise 
Camembert  cheese 
Mousse  au  chocolat 


Cafe 


presented  by  Leo 
presented  by  Taurus 

presented  by  Sagittarius 


860.89 
_55.00 
85.89 
.74 


The  minutes  of  the  171st  meeting  were  read  and  on 
motion  duly  seconded  approved. 

Brother  Capricornus  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next 
meeting  on  January  30th  he  to  select  the  place  and  notify 


the  Signs. 


Brother  Leo  is  his  alternate. 


205 


Aries — Secretary. 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTY-THIRD 

MEETING 


Saturday,  January  30th  1897  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:   Capricornus,  caterer;   Aries,  Cancer,  Gemini, 
Leo,  Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Taurus,  Virgo. 
Absent:  Libra  and  Pisces. 


Menu :  Cape  Cod  oysters 

Puree  of  shrimps  —  Consomme  Royale 
Boiled  black  bass,  Hollandaise  sauce 
Cucumbers 

Saddle  of  black-tail  deer  a  la  London- 
derry 

Stewed  fresh  mushrooms  —  Potato  souf- 
flee 

Wines:  Champagne:  Duminy  &  Co.,  of  1874 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Johannisberger,  Blue  Seal,  of  1870 
2  Mouton  Rothschild  of  1869  \ 
Kuhn  Madeira  of  1822 
Champagne  nature  Veuve  Pommery 
Vin  Brut 

Old  Brown  Sherry,  1834  | 
Prince  of  Wales  Port,  1815 


Stuffed  green  peppers 
Ruddy  ducks  —  Celery,  mayon- 
naise 

Assorted  cheese  —  ice-cream 
Caf6  &  liqueurs 


presented  by  Capricornus 


presented  by  Pisces 


The  minutes  of  the  1720!  meeting  were  read  and  on 
motion  duly  seconded.  Approved. 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 
Balance  on  hand  from  172d  meeting  $273.97 
Paid  on  account  of  dinner  of  January  30  S55.0O 
"  for  new  minute  book  No.  4  5.75  60.75 

Balance  on  hand  $213.22 

Brother  Leo  was  appointed  caterer  of  the  next  meeting 
on  February  27th,  he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Brother  Sagittarius  is  his  alternate. 

Aries — Secretary. 

206 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTY-FOURTH 

MEETING 


Saturday,  February  27th  1897  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer,  having  exchanged  with 
Leo;  Aries,  Cancer,  Gemini,  Leo,  Libra,  Capricornus,  Pisces, 
Taurus,  Virgo. 


Absent:  Scorpio. 


Menu : 


Cape  Cod  oysters 
Vegetable  soup  Paysanne 
Boiled  bass,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Fried  oyster  crabs  —  Tomato 
salad 

Terrapin  a  la  Zodiac,  presented  by 

Sagittarius 
Saddle  of  yearling  lamb  au  jus 
Fresh  mushrooms,  stewed 


Bermuda  potatoes 

Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croute,  presented 

by  Sagittarius 
Roasted  capon  and  Smithfield  ham 

—  Salad 

Assorted  cheeses  —  Ice-cream  —  Cafe 
and  liqueurs 

Brandy  of  1801  presented  by  Sagitta- 
rius 


Wines: 


Sherry 

Champagnes: 
Irroy  brut 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 


Chateau  Yquem  of  1874 
2  Chateau  Latour  of  1875 
1  Mouton  Rothschild  of  1875 
1      "  "        "  1869 

1  Port  Wine  of  1815 
1  Hidalgo  Sherry 
Madeiras: 

1  Sercial  of  1816 

1     "     "  1827 

1  Kuhn  *  *  No  119 

1  Newton  Gordon  of  1819 


presented  by 
Sagittarius 


563.33  Balance  $8.33 
55.00      Cost  to  each  {\  of  same  .83 


Cost  of  the  dinner 

Paid  by  Sec'y.  from  subscription  fund 

The  minutes  of  the  173d  meeting  were  read  and  on 
motion  duly  seconded.  Approved. 

Brother  Leo  will  be  the  caterer  of  the  next  meeting  on 
March  27th,  he  having  exchanged  with  Brother  Sagittarius, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs.  Brother  Scorpio 
is  his  alternate. 

Aries — Secretary. 

207 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTY-FIFTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  March  27th  1897,  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Aries,  Gemini,  Pisces,  Sagit- 
tarius, Taurus. 

Absent:  Cancer,  Capricornus,  Leo,  Scorpio,  Virgo. 


Menu :      Cape  Cod  oysters 

Sorrel  soup  aux  croutons 
Boiled  bass,  soft-clam  sauce 
Potatoes  Persillade 
Boneless  capon  a  I'ancienne 
Green  peas 

Wines:      Club  Sherry 

Champagne,  Irroy  brut 
Batard  Montrachet,  1870 
Grand  Vin  Musigny,  1870 
Chateau  Latour,  1868 
Lafite,  1870 
Steinberger  Cabinet  Imperial,  1868 
Old  Duncan  Port  Wine 
Liqueurs 


Asparagus 

Roast  snipe  —  Salad 

PSte  de  foie  gras 

Assorted  cheeses 

Mousse  au  chocolat 

Cafe 


presented  by  Leo 
presented  by  Libra 


The  minutes  of  the  174th  meeting  were  read  and  on 
motion  duly  seconded,  approved. 


Cost  of  the  dinner 
Paid  by  Secy,  from  fund 
Overpaid  and  divided 


554.50        Balance  on  hand  from  174th 

55—           Meeting—  8158.22 
[50       Paid  on  account  of  dinner  of 

March  27th—  55. 

Balance  on  hand  $103.22 


Brother  Scorpio  will  be  the  caterer  for  the  next  meeting 
on  Nov.  27th  1897,  he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Brother  Virgo  is  his  alternate. 

Aries — Secretary. 

208 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTY-SIXTH 

MEETING 


Saturday,  April  24th  1897,  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Leo,  caterer  (he  had  previously  exchanged  with 
Sagittarius) ;  Aries,  Cancer,  Gemini,  Libra,  Pisces,  Sagit- 
tarius, Scorpio,  Taurus. 

Absent:  Capricornus  and  Virgo. 


Menu:  Small  Blue  Point  oysters 

Gumbo  with  soft-shell  crabs 

Boiled  Jersey  bass  with  soft-clam  sauce 

Potatoes  Persillade 

Ribs  of  yearling  lamb  au  jus 

Puree  of  cauliflower 

Fresh  asparagus 

Wines:  sherry 

Champagne:  Irroy  brut 

Gold  Lac  of  1889 

BUtard  Montrachet  of  1870  ] 

Chateau  Yquem  of  1864  [ 

Alto  Douro  Port  J 

Hochheimer  Don  Dechaney,  1868 

Liqueurs 


Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croute 

Roasted  plover 

Beets  and  fetticus  salad 

Assorted  cheese 

Ice-cream 

Cafe 


presented  by  Leo 
presented  by  Libra 


Cost  of  the  dinner  S81.66 
Paid  by  the  Secy,  from  fund  55.00 

Balance  $26.66 
Cost  to  each  gth  of  same —  2.96 


Balance  on  hand  from  175th 

meeting — 
Paid  on  a/c  of  dinner  of  this 

date,  April  24/97 

Balance  on  hand  carried 
forward  to  the  next  season 


S103.22 


55.— 


J48.22 


The  minutes  of  the  175th  meeting  were  read  and  on 
motion,  duly  seconded,  approved. 

Brother  Scorpio  will  be  the  caterer  for  the  next  meeting 
on  November  27th  1897,  he  to  select  the  place  and  notify 
the  Signs.    Brother  Libra  is  his  alternate. 

Aries — Secretary. 

209 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 


Saturday,  November  27th  1897,  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Aries,  Cancer,  Gemini,  Leo, 
Libra,  Sagittarius,  Pisces,  Taurus,  Virgo. 
Absent:  Capricornus. 


Menu :  Cape  Cod  oysters 

Gumbo  special  with  crabs 

Live  codfish  boiled  with  soft-clam 

sauce 
Potatoes  Persillade 
Saddle  of  mutton,  currant  jelly 
String-beans 


Terrapin 
Sorbet 

Wild  turkey  roasted  and  stuffed  with 

chestnuts 
Mayonnaise  of  celery 
Assorted  cheeses 
Iced  mousse  au  chocolat  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Chateau  Ferran 
Club  Sherry 
Champagnes: 
Irroy  brut 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 

Mouton  Rothschild  of  1878 
"  1874 

Duncan  Port  of  1850 

Montrachet 

White  Port 

Madeiras: 

Davies  Baltimore,  1838,  Kuhn 
Blue  Pipe,  McKim,  Balto. 

Liqueurs 


presented  by  Libra 
"  Leo 


"  Sagittarius 


Cost  of  the  dinner—  890.52 

Paid  by  the  Secretary  from  the  subscription  fund  55.00 

Balance  £35.52 

Cost  to  each  TV  of  same —  83.50 
210 


The  minutes  of  the  176th  meeting  were  read  and  ap- 
proved. 

The  Secretary  stated  that  he  had  received  the  subscrip- 
tions of  Aries,  Capricornus,  Gemini,  Leo,  Libra,  Sagittarius, 
Pisces,  Scorpio,  Taurus  and  Virgo. 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 

Balance  on  hand  from  last  season —  548.22 
10  subscriptions  for  present  season —  300.00 

8348.22 

Paid  on  account  of  dinner  of  today,  Nov  27/97  55.00 
Balance  on  hand —  §293.22 

It  was  Resolved,  That  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  resig- 
nation of  Aquarius  on  December  27th  1879  (William  Cut- 
ting) be  now  filled. 

The  nine  members  present  cast  their  ballots  and  the  Sec- 
retary was  requested  to  obtain  the  ballots  of  the  two  absent 
Signs. 

It  was  Resolved — That  in  consequence  of  the  date  of 
the  next  meeting  of  the  Club  falling  upon  Christmas  day, 
it  be  deferred  until  the  Saturday  following,  January  1st  1898. 

Brother  Virgo  will  be  the  caterer  for  the  next  meeting, 
on  January  1st  1898,  he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the 
Signs — Brother  Aries  is  his  alternate. 

Aries — Secretary. 

For  an  addendum  to  the  above — Minutes  of  November 
27/  97,  see  Minutes  of  meeting  of  January  ist/'98,  page  213. 

Aries — Secretary. 


2 1 1 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 


Saturday,  January  1st  1898,  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Aquarius,  Aries,  Cancer,  Gem- 
ini, Leo,  Libra,  Pisces,  Sagittarius,  Taurus,  Scorpio. 
Absent:  Capricornus. 


Menu :  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Green-turtle  soup 
Boiled  striped  bass,  soft 
clams,  Boniface  sauce 
Mousse  de  jambon  Moderne 
Saddle  of  mutton,  currant  jelly 
Stuffed  green  peppers 


Pat£  de  foie  gras 
Sorbet 

Roast  ruddy  ducks 
Celery,  mayonnaise 
Assorted  cheeses  —  Ice-cream  —  Caf6 
Home-made  mince  pie,  presented  by 
Pisces 


Wines:  Harmony  Sherry  of  1848 
Champagnes:  Irroy  brut 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec — Club 
Romanee  Conti 
Mouton  Rothschild  of  1875 
Old  White  Port 
2  very  old  Sherrys 
Liqueurs 


presented  by  Virgo 

presented  by  Leo 

"  Sagittarius 
"  Leo 
"  Virgo 


Cost  of  the  dinner  S93.49 
Paid  by  Sec'y  from  subscription  fund  —  60. — 

Balance  $33.49 
Cost  to  each  T\th  of  same  3.05 


The  minutes  of  the  177th  meeting  were  read  and  on 
motion,  duly  seconded  amended  as  below  and  approved. 

The  Secretary  stated  that  he  had  received  the  subscrip- 
tions of  Cancer  and  Aquarius. 

212 


STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 


Balance  on  hand  from  177th  meeting 
2  subscriptions  received 


8293.22 
55.— 


Paid  on  account  of  dinner  of  Jan'y-  1/98 


8348.22 
60  — 


Balance  on  hand — 


8288.22 


Brother  Aries  will  be  the  caterer  for  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  &  notify  the  Signs.  Brother  Cancer 
his  alternate. 

On  motion  of  Brother  Leo,  duly  seconded  and  carried, 
the  following  was  added  to  the  minutes  of  the  177th  meeting 
on  November  27th  1897 — 

"The  secretary  stated,  that  he  had  received  the  votes 
of  all  the  Signs  for  a  member  to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by 
the  resignation  of  Aquarius  (William  Cutting)  and  reported 
the  unanimous  election  of  Mr.  Charles  Lanier  whom  he  had 
notified  and  whose  acceptance  he  had  received.  The  Secy, 
informed  Brother  Virgo,  the  Caterer,  of  Mr.  Lanier's  election 
in  order  that  he  might  be  invited  to  the  dinner  of  Jany  1st. 


Aries, 


Secretary. 


213 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTY-NINTH 

MEETING 


Saturday,  January  29th  1898  at  the  Union  Club 

Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Aquarius,  Cancer,  Capricornus, 
Leo,  Libra,  Pisces,  Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Taurus,  Virgo. 
Absent:  Gemini. 


Menu :  Cape  Cod  oysters 

Soups:  CroQte  au  pot  and  Puree  St. 

Germain 
Filet  of  bass  with  oyster-crabs 
Saddle  of  mutton  with  currant  jelly 
French  string-beans 
New  carrots  a  la  creme 
Broiled  fresh  mushrooms  on  toast 


Terrapins  on  chafing-dish 
Sorbet 

Roasted  capon  stuffed  with  chest- 
nuts —  Salad 
Assorted  cheeses 
Ice,  Mousse  au  chocolat 
Cafe 


Wines:  Club  Sherry 

Rauenthaler 

Champagnes: 
Irroy  brut.  1889 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 

Old  Harmony  Sherry 

Magnum  of  Haut  Brion,  1874 

Romanee  of  1865 

South  Side  Madeira 

Blackburn  Madeira  of  1834 

Liqueurs 


presented  by  Virgo 

"  Aquarius 
"  Leo 

"  Sagittarius 
"  Capricornus 


Cost  of  the  dinner  S104.12 
Paid  by  Secretary  from  fund  60. — 


Balance  $44.12 
Cost  to  each  t\th  of  same  4.00 


The  minutes  of  the  178th  meeting  were  read  and  ap- 
proved. 

Brother  Cancer  will  be  the  caterer  for  the  next  meeting, 
he  to  select  the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Brother  Pisces  is  his  alternate. 

Aries — Secretary. 

214 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTIETH 

MEETING 


Saturday,  February  26th  1898  at  the  Knickerbocker  Club 


Present:   Cancer,  caterer;    Aries,  Gemini,  Leo,  Libra, 
Pisces,  Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Taurus,  Virgo. 
Absent:  Aquarius  and  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Oysters  on  shell 

Soup,  Consomme  —  Printaniere 
Bisque  decrevisses 
Planked  shad  a  la  ravigote 
Cucumber  salad 
Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
Bermuda  potatoes 
Petits  pois  a  la  Francaise 


PSte  de  foie  gras  en  croOte 
Canvas-back  ducks 
Romaine  salad 

Asparagus  boiled,  Hollandaise  sauce 

Ice-cream  —  Bombe  mignonne 

Petits-fours 

Assorted  cheeses 

Cafe 


Wines:  Johannisberger  Cabinet  of  1884 
Club  Sherry 

"    Irroy  brut  of  1889 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Johannisberger  Cabinet  Imperial,  1876 
Club  Musigny  of  1887 
Brown  Sherry  of  1809 
Madeiras: 

Brahmin  and  Pomona 

Pomona  of  1822 
Antigua  Rum  of  1847 


presented  by  Cancer 


Sagittarius 
Cancer 


Cost  of  the  dinner  §95.70  Balance  $35.70 

Paid  by  Secretary  from  fund  60.00      Cost  to  each  fa  of  same  S3. 57 

The  minutes  of  the  179th  meeting  were  read  and  ap- 
proved. 

Brother  Pisces  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  name  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs — Brother  Taurus  is  his  alternate. 


Aries — Secretary. 

215 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTY-FIRST 

MEETING 


Saturday,  March  26th  1898  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Aries,  Aquarius,  Cancer,  Cap- 
ricornus,  Leo,  Libra,  Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Taurus. 
Absent:  Gemini  and  Virgo. 


Menu :  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Clear  oxtail  soup 

Boiled  striped  bass,  soft-clam  sauce 
Salad  of  Bermuda  onions 
Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce  and 

green  peas 
P3te  de  foie  gras 


Sorbet 

Small  spring  chickens  with  water- 
cresses 
Cold  asparagus 
Omelette  soufflee  au  chocolat 
Assorted  cheeses 
Cafe 


Wines:  Club  Thompson  Sherry 

"    Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
"    Moet  &  Chandon  of  1889 
Montrachet  La  Guiche  of  1869 
Chateau  Yquem  of  1874 
Haut  Brion  of  1874  and  Musigny  of  1875 
Habersham  London  Sherry  of  1880 
Sercial  Madeira  of  1809 
Brandy  of  1791 
Sercial  Madeira 
Harmony  Sherry 


presented  by  Leo 

"  Cancer 
"  Aquarius 

"  Pisces 


presented  by  Cancer 
"  Virgo 


Cost  of  Dinner  582.02 

Paid  by  Secretary  from  subscription  fund  60.00 

Balance  22.02 

Cost  to  each  yV  of  same —  2.20 

The  minutes  of  the  i8oth  meeting  were  read  and  ap- 
proved. 

Brother  Taurus  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select 
the  place  and  notify  the  Signs.  Brother  Gemini  is  his  al- 
ternate. 

Aries — Secretary. 

216 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTY-SECOND 

MEETING 


Saturday,  April  30th  1898,  at  the  Union  Club 

Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Aries,  Cancer,  Gemini,  Leo, 
Libra,  Pisces,  Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Virgo. 
Absent:  Aquarius  and  Capricornus. 

Menu :      Small  clams  Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise  sauce 

Clear  oxtail  soup  Pate  de  foie  gras 

Kingfish  a  la  Meuniere  Zodiac  punch 

Cucumber  salad  Boneless  spring  chickens 
Noisette  of  spring  lamb  a  la  Cleo  Salad 

Green  peas  Omelette  soufflee  au  chocolat 

Mousse  de  jambon  en  surprise  Ice-cream  —  Assorted  cheeses  —  Cafe 

Wines:     Club  Sherry 

"    Champagnes:  Irroy  brut  and 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 

Batard  Montrachet  of  1870  presented  by  Leo 
Steinberger  Cabinet  of  1868  "       "  Sagittarius 

Mouton  Rothschild  of  1878 

Romanee  Saint  Vivant  of  1878       i  «  t*aurus 

Apple  Jack  Toddy 

Habersham  Sercial  Brandy  of  1791  presented  by  Pisces 

Cost  of  dinner  §82.62      Balance  522.62 

Paid  by  Secretary,  from  sub-  Cost  to  each  ^  of  same  2.26 

scription  fund  60. — 

The  minutes  of  the  i8ist  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 

Balance  on  hand  from  181st  meeting  5108.22 

Paid  on  account  of  dinner  of  this  date,  April  30th  60. — 

Balance  on  hand  forward  to  season  of  1898-'99  $48.22 

Brother  Gemini  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 

place  and  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Capricornus  is  his 

alternate.  A  c 

Aries — Secretary. 

217 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTY-THIRD 

MEETING 

Saturday  Nov.  26th  1898  at  the  Union  Club 

Present:    Gemini,   caterer;    Cancer,   Leo,  Sagittarius, 
Scorpio,  Virgo,  Libra,  Taurus,  Capricornus,  Pisces. 
Absent:  Aquarius. 


Menu :  Cape  Cod  oysters 

Clear  green  turtle  —  Consomme  Royale 
Boiled  chicken-halibut,  Hollandaise  sauce 
Fried  oyster-crabs 

Saddle  of  black-tailed  deer  Londonderry 
Stuffed  green  peppers 
Potatoes  Bourgeoise 


Fonds  d'artichauts  farcis 
Terrapin  a  la  Maryland 
Sorbet 

Chaudfroid  of  quails  —  Salad 
Assorted  cheeses 
Mousse  au  chocolat 
Cafe 


Wines:  Latour  Blanche 

Veuve  Clicquot,  1892  > 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec  J 
Chambertin,  1870 
Lafite,  1870 
Old  White  Port 
Madeiras: 
Sercial,  1816 

White  reserve,  Baltimore,  1822 
Blue  Pipe,  1815 


Union  Club 

presented  by  Leo 
Union  Club 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


Cost  of  Dinner  $104.75 
Paid  by  Secretary  55. 

Balance  S49.75 
Cost  ^  of  same  to  each  $5 


The  minutes  of  i82<J  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 


STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 
Balance  on  hand  forward  to  season  1898/99  $48.22 
2l8 


In  accordance  with  Rule  passed  at  160th  meeting  Dec. 
29,  1894  Brother  Capricornus  was  granted  leave  of  absence 
from  remaining  meetings  of  this  season. 

The  following  Minute  and  Resolution  proposed  by  Brother 
Cancer  was  adopted  and  an  engrossed  copy  of  same  sent  to 
Mrs.  Clendenin  by  the  Secretary. 

"The  sad  decease  of  our  late  Brother  Aries  removes  from 
us  a  most  valued  Secretary,  a  truly  loved  associate,  and  one 
of  the  Original  Signs. 

"Brother  Aries  was  endeared  to  us  by  his  many  sterling 
qualities.  He  was  the  type  of  a  polished,  cultivated,  well 
bred  gentleman,  honorable,  intelligent,  ever  courteous,  al- 
ways taking  a  genuine  interest  in  this  Association,  constant 
in  his  attendance  at  our  meetings,  always  participating  in  our 
discussions  and  always  listened  to  with  attention  and  respect. 

"With  true  sorrow  we  mourn  our  loss  and  record  this 
brief  minute  as  an  expression  of  our  great  esteem  and  profound 
grief. 

Resolved  That  this  minute  be  entered  upon  our  records 
and  that  an  Engrossed  Copy  thereof,  with  earnest  expression 
of  our  deep  sympathy,  be  forwarded  by  our  Secretary  to 
Mrs.  Clendenin. 

Brother  Sagittarius  was  unanimously  appointed  next 
caterer  on  Condition  of  supplying  to  the  Club  an  Egg  Nog 
to  usher  in  the  Newr  Year.  He  will  select  the  place  and 
notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Aquarius  is  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 


219 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTY-FOURTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  Deer  31st/98  at  The  Union  Club 


Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Cancer,  Libra,  Pisces,  Leo, 
Virgo,  Gemini,  Taurus. 

Absent:  Aquarius,  Scorpio,  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Cherry-stone  oysters 

Puree  fresh  mushrooms 
Chicken-halibut,  Hollandaise  sauce 
Fried  oyster-crabs  —  Potatoes  Pari- 

sienne 
Terrapin 

Saddle  yearling  lamb  with  puree  of 
chestnuts  —  String-beans 

Wines:  Latour  Blanche,  1884 
Irroy  brut 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec  | 
Chateau  Yquem,  1874 
White  Port,  1834 
Chateau  Margaux,  1877 
Madeiras: 

Sercial,  1816 

White  Reserve,  1822 

Blue  Pipe,  1815 

Cost  of  dinner 
Paid  by  secretary 


Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croute 

Canvas-back  ducks 

Hominy  —  Celery,  mayonnaise 

Mince  pie 

Assorted  cheeses 

Ice-cream  —  Cafe 


presented  by  Sagittarius 
Union  Club 


Brandies: 
Fine  Champagne,  1830 
1824 
1800 

Dubary  Cognac,  1826 
Balfour,  1801 
Cognac  Vierge,  1827 

79.55  Balance 
50. —      Cost  to  each  14 


presented  by 
Sagittarius 


29.55 
3.70 


Minutes  of  183d  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 


STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 


2  dinners 

Engrossed  resolution 
Balance 


105. 
10. 


Nov. 


115. 

178.25 

293.25 


Balance  on  hand 

22d/98 
Received  from  members 


48.25 
245. 
293.25 


Brother  Aquarius  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select 
the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Leo  his  alternate.  Pisces—  Secretary. 

220 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTY-FIFTH 

MEETING 

Saturday  January  28  1899  at  Metropolitan  Club 


Present:  Aquarius,  caterer;  Cancer,  Leo,  Gemini,  Sag- 
ittarius, Scorpio,  Virgo,  Taurus,  Pisces. 
Absent:  Capricornus,  Libra. 

Menu :  Buzzard's  Bay  oysters  —  Brown  bread      Flageolets  —  Baked  sweet  potatoes 


Petite  marmite 

North  Carolina  shad,  Maitre  d' Hotel 

Tomates  en  surprise 
Ballotin  de  caille  Montmorency 
Champignons  frais  farcis 
Saddle  of  black-tailed  deer 


Fresh  asparagus,  sauce  Hollandaise 

Broiled  squab  chicken 

Broiled  Virginia  ham 

Romaine  and  grapefruit  salad 

Cheese  —  Ices 

Coffee 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes,  1874 
Thompson  Sherry 
Irroy  brut,  1884 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec,  Metro- 
politan Club 
Chambertin,  1865 
Romanee,  1870 
Chateau  Latour,  1874 
White  Port,  1892 
Fearing  Brandy 


Cost  of  dinner 
Paid  by  Secretary 

Cost  to  each  J 


S72.96 
SO. 

22.96 
$2.55 


presented  by  Aquarius 
Metropolitan  Club 


presented  by  Aquarius 


Balance  on  hand  Dec  31.  1898 
Received  Jany  12,  1899 

Paid  dinner  Jany  28/97 


178.25 
30. 

208.25 
50. 

158.25 


Minutes  of  184th  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Leo  will  be  next  Caterer,  he  to  select  the  place 
and  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Scorpio  will  be  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 


221 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTY-SIXTH 

MEETING 

Saturday  February  25th  at  the  Union  Club 

Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Cancer,  Taurus,  Pisces,  Sagitta- 
rius, Virgo,  Gemini. 

Absent:  Aquarius,  Scorpio,  Libra,  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters 

Clear  oxtail  a  la  Bourgeoise 
Puree  St.  Germaine 
Planked  shad  Maitre  d'Hotel 

Cucumbers 
Marrow  on  toast  a  la  Diable 
Saddle  of  yearling  lamb  —  Currant  jelly 

Wines:  Montrachet,  1877 
Club  Sherry 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Moet  &  Chandon  brut,  1889 
Haut  Sauternes,  1869;  Clos  de  Vougeot 

in  his  cellar  for  20  years 
Romanee  Conti,  1868 
Old  Amontillado  Sherry 
Convent  Sherry,  1816 
Brandy  after  coffee 


Stuffed  eggplant 

Bermuda  potatoes 

Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croQte 

Roast  capon  stuffed  with  chestnuts 

Virginia  ham  —  Salad 

Assorted  cheeses 

Ice-cream  —  Caf£ 


Union  Club 

presented  by  Leo 

presented  by  Sagittarius 
Union  Club 


Cost  of  dinner  879.86 
Paid  by  Secretary         50. — 


Balance 
Cost  to  each  —  \ 


529.86 
4.27 


Minutes  of  185th  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Scorpio  will  be  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place,  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Libra  will  be  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 


222 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  March  25th  1899  at  the  Union  Club 

Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Virgo,  Taurus,  Leo,  Aquarius, 
Sagittarius,  Pisces. 

Absent:  Cancer,  Gemini,  Libra,  Capricornus. 


Menu :      Cape  Cod  oysters 
CroClte  au  pot 

Planked  shad  Maitre  d' Hotel  —  Cucumbers 
Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 

Stuffed  peppers 
Potatoes  bourgeoises 


Terrapin 

Fresh  asparagus 

Small  hot-house  chickens 

Salad 

Assorted  cheese 
Ice-cream  —  Caf6 


Wines:     Montrachet  La  Guiche,  1869 
Club  Sherry 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Veuve  Clicquot,  1892 
Steinberg  Cabinet,  1868 
Clos  de  Vougeot,  1877 
Chambertin,  1870 
Newton  Gordon  Madeira,  1815 
Liqueurs 


presented  by  Leo 


presented  by  Libra 
"  Leo 

"  Pisces 


Cost  of  dinner  S67.89 
Paid  by  Secretary  50. 


Balance 
Cost  to  each  4 


S17.89 
2.56 


The  minutes  of  i86th  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Libra  will  be  next  caterer.     He  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Virgo  will  be  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 


223 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  April  29th  1899  at  the  Union  Club 

Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Cancer,  Libra,  Taurus,  Gemini, 
Pisces,  Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Leo. 

Absent:  Capricornus,  Aquarius. 


Menu:      Small  clams 

Clear  green-turtle  soup 
Onion  with  cheese 

Sea  bass,  shrimp  or  Hollandaise  sauce 

Cucumbers 
Fonds  d'artichauts  Marquise 
Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 


Green  peas 
Jersey  asparagus 
Sorbet 

Cold  boneless  capon 
Zodiac  Salad 
Assorted  cheeses 
Ice-cream  —  Cafe 


Wines:     Amontillado,  1848 
Clicquot  brut,  1892 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Clos  de  Vougeot 
White  Port 
Old  Madeira 
Harmony  Sherry,  1846 
Buford  Cognac,  1861 


presented  by  Virgo 
Union  Club 

presented  by  Sagittarius 
presented  by  Virgo 
presented  by  Sagittarius 


Cost  of  dinner  S86.89 
Paid  by  Secretary  50. 


Balance 


S36.89 
i  4.10 


Minutes  of  187th  Meeting  were  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Libra  will  be  next  caterer.    He  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Cancer  will  be  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 


224 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTY-NINTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  November  25th  1899  at  No  6  E  37th  Street 


Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Taurus,  Gemini,  Cancer,  Leo, 
Virgo,  Scorpio,  Sagittarius,  Capricornus,  Pisces. 
Absent:  Aquarius. 


Menu :  Half-shell  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Clear  green-turtle  soup 
Cheese  soufflee 
Friteau  of  sole 
Cucumber  salad 
Roast  truffled  Turkey 
Cranberry  jelly 
Green  peas  —  Potatoes  Parisienne 
Broiled  mushrooms 

Wines:  Chateau  Latour  Blanche,  1888 

Marcobrunner  Ausbruch,  1893,  from 

D.  Leiden,  Cologne 
Francia  Sherry,  bought  by  Libra  in 

1855  of  Peter  Harmony 
Pommery  &  Greno,  1889,  cuvee  318 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Chateau  Lafite,  1870,  Johnson 
Chateau  Margaux,  1877,  en  bou- 

teille  au  chateau 

Thanks  to  Brother  Libra's  bounteous  hospitality,  the 
cost  of  this  dinner  must  ever  remain  a  mystery. 

Minutes  of  i88th  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 

Balance  on  hand  April  28  38.25 
Received  annual  dues  11  members  330. 
Balance  368.25 

Brother  Cancer  will  be  next  Caterer.  He  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Pisces  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 

22$ 


Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croOte 

Roast  canvas-back  ducks 

Hominy  plums 

Zodiac  salad 

Plum  pudding  glacS 

Bouchee  de  bois 

English  H.  H.  grapes,  pears,  etc. 
Cheese  —  Coffee 


Mouton  Rothschild,  1881 
Victoria  Port,  very  old 
Steinberger  Cabinet  Imperial  of 
1868,  from  D.  Leiden,  Cologne 
Madeira,  presented  by  Sagittarius 
Grape  Juice 
Swedish  Arrack  Punch 
Cognac,  Fine  Champagne,  1830 
Liqueurs 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  NINETIETH 
MEETING 

Saturday  December  30th  1899  at  Metropolitan  Club 


Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Libra,  Taurus, 
Virgo,  Scorpio,  Sagittarius,  Aquarius,  Pisces. 
Absent:  Capricornus. 


Gemini,  Leo, 


Menu:  Buzzard's  Bay  oysters  —  Brown  bread 
Cream  of  fresh  mushrooms 
Green  turtle  clear 
North  Carolina  shad 
Tomatoes  en  surprise  —  Cucumbers 
Mousse  de  jambon  aux  pimentos  farcis 
Saddle  of  mutton  —  Currant  jelly 

Wines:  Chateau  Yquem,  1874 
Old  Manzanilla  Sherry 
Duminy,  1884 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Brown  Sherry,  1822 
Johnson's  Chateau  Lafite,  Metropolitan 

Club 
Old  White  Port 
Old  Madeira,  1796 
Lynch  Madeira,  1821 
W.  Madeira 
Old  Madeira,  1822 
Peach  Brandy,  102  years  old 
Gibbons  Apple  Jack,  60  years  old 


New  peas  —  Potatoes  Sarah 
Terrapin  a  la  Baltimore 
Canvas-back  duck,  Fried  samp 
Turkish  salad 

Stilton  &  Camembert  cheese 
Bombe  mignonne  —  Mince  pie 
Cake  —  Fruit  —  Nuts  —  Coffee 


presented  by  Cancer 


presented  by  Cancer 


Cost  of  dinner  S103.92 
Paid  by  Secretary  55. 


Balance 


$48.92 
Ttf)  4.89 


Minutes  of  189th  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Pisces  will  be  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the  place 
and  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Taurus  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 

226 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  NINETY-FIRST 

MEETING 


Saturday  January  27th  1900  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Taurus,  Gemini,  Leo,  Virgo, 
Scorpio,  Sagittarius,  Cancer. 

Absent:  Capricornus,  Aquarius,  Libra. 


Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Gumbo  a  la  Creole 
Broiled  shad  Maitre  d' Hotel 

Cucumbers 
Rissoles  a  la  Montglas 
Saddle  of  yearling  lamb  au  jus 
Fresh  string-beans 

Wines:  Chateau  Carbonner,  1889 
Thompson  Sherry 
Moet  &  Chandon  Brut  Imperial 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Steinberger  Cabinet,  1880 
Musigny,  1870 

P.  S.  M.  pale  Sherry,  bottled  in  1829 
Pells  Sherry  vintage,  1821 
Newton  Gordon  Madeira 

Cost  of  dinner 
Paid  by  Secretary 

X 

Cost  to  each  % 


Terrapin 

Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise  sauce 
Sorbet 

Foie  gras  en  croQte 
Salad  Rachel 

Mince  pie  —  American  cheese 
Ice-cream  —  Cafe 


presented  by  Leo 

presented  by  Cancer 

presented  by  Pisces 

91.03 
55. 


36.03 
4.50 


The 
proved. 


minutes  of  the  190th  meeting  were  read  and  ap- 


STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 
Balance  on  hand  Jan  1st  1900  313.25 
Dinner  Jan  27  55. 


258.25 

Brother  Taurus  will  be  next  Caterer.  He  is  to  select 
the  place  and  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Gemini  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 

227 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  NINETY-SECOND 

MEETING 


Saturday  February  24th  A.  D.  1900  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Gemini,  Leo,  Virgo,  Scorpio, 
Sagittarius,  Cancer,  Capricornus,  Aquarius,  Libra,  Pisces. 

Menu :  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Clear  Printanier 
Oxtail  a  la  Franchise 
Boiled  striped  bass,  soft  clam  and 

oyster-crab  sauce 
Filet  of  beef,  larded,  Madeira  sauce 
Stuffed  green  peppers 


Wines: 


Potatoes  Bourgeoise 

Thompson  Sherry 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Irroy  brut 

Chateau  Yquem,  1874 
Clos  d'Arlot 
Musigny,  1865 
White  Port,  1835 
Savillac  Brandy,  1802 


Breast  of  chicken  a  la  Chevreuse 

Fresh  asparagus  tips 
Kitten  punch 

Chaudfroid  of  squabs  a  l'ancienne 
Crab  salad  a  I'Americaine 
Assorted  cheese 
Ice-cream 
Cafe 


Cost  of  dinner 
Paid  by  Secretary 


presented  by  Sagittarius 

"  Leo 

"  Aquarius 

"  Sagittarius 

Union  Club 

102.55 
55. 


Cost  to  each 


V.) 


47.55 
4.33 


The  minutes  of  191st  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 


STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 


Balance  on  hand  Jany  27 
Dinner  Feb.  24 


258.25 
55. 

203.25 


Brother  Gemini  will  be  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Capricornus  is  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 

228 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  NINETY-THIRD 

MEETING 


Saturday  March  31st  1900  at  the  Union  Club 

Present:  Gemini,  caterer;  Taurus,  Leo,  Virgo,  Scorpio, 
Sagittarius,  Aquarius,  Libra,  Pisces,  Cancer. 
Absent:  Capricornus. 


Menu :  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Potage  Imperial 
Boiled  chicken-halibut 

Hollandaise  sauce 
Fried  oyster-crabs 

Potatoes  Persillade 


Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 

Stuffed  green  peppers 
Marrow  on  toast  a  la  Diable 
Mousse  dejambon  —  Kitten  punch 
Chaudfroid  of  spring  chicken  —  Salad 
Assorted  cheese  —  Ice-cream  —  Cafe 


Wines:  Haut  Sauternes,  Union  Club,  1881 
Thompson  Sherry 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Moet  &  Chandon  brut,  cuvee  36,  1889 
Chateau  Lafite,  1881 
Musigny,  1881 
White  Port 
Madeiras: 

Sercial,  1816 

McKenzie,  1821 
Old  Cognac 


presented  by  Leo 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


Cost  of  dinner  8102.75 
Paid  by  secretary  55. 

Balance  47.75 

Cost  to  each  ■j'j)  4.75 


The  minutes  of  the  192c!  Meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

229 


STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 


Balance  on  hand  Feb  24th  8203.25 
Dinner  March  31  55. 

148.25 


Brother  Capricornus  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to 
select  the  place  and  notify  The  Signs.  Brother  Aquarius  is 
his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 


April  17th  1900 
As  a  mark  of  the  deep  respect  of  the  Signs  for  Brother 
Cancer  and  of  their  heartfelt  sympathy  with  him,  in  the 
great  sorrow  that  has  come  to  him,  the  April  dinner  is  post- 
poned to  the  last  Saturday  in  October. 

The  Signs  have  been  duly  notified  and  Brother  Cancer 
has  been  informed  of  this  action. 

Pisces — Secretary. 


230 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  NINETY-FOURTH 

MEETING 


October  27  1900  at  the  Union  Ciub 


Adjourned  from  April  11 


Present:  Capricornus,  caterer;  Leo,  Libra,  Sagittarius, 
Scorpio,  Taurus,  Virgo,  Pisces. 

Absent:  Aquarius,  Cancer,  Gemini. 


Menu:  Oysters 

CroClte  au  pot 

Bisque  of  soft  clams 

Broiled  kingfish  —  Cucumbers 

Roast  spring  turkey,  celery  sauce 

String-beans  —  Potatoes,  half-shell 


Wines:     Thompson  Sherry 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Clicquot,  1892 
Magnum,  Chateau  Latour, 
1878 

Romanee  Conti,  1877 


Sweetbreads  a  la  Pompadour 
Peas 

Sorbet 

Roast  plover  —  Salad 
Assorted  cheese 
Ice-cream  —  Cafe 


Union  Club 


presented  by  Leo 


Cost  of  dinner  S78.70 

Paid  by  Secretary  55. 

H)  23.70 
Cost  to  each  3. 

The  minutes  of  the  193  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 

Balance  on  hand  Mch  31  148.25 
Dinner  Oct  27  55. 

93.25 

Brother  Aquarius  will  be  the  next  caterer  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Leo  is  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 

231 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  NINETY-FIFTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  November  24  1900  at  Metropolitan  Club 


Present:  Aquarius,  caterer;  Cancer,  Gemini,  Leo,  Libra, 
Sagittarius,  Taurus,  Virgo,  Pisces. 
Absent:  Capricornus,  Scorpio. 


Menu :  Cape  Cod  oysters  —  Brown  bread 
Cream  of  fresh  mushrooms 
Green  turtle,  clear 
Boiled  chicken-halibut,  sauce  Hol- 

landaise 
Fried  oyster-crabs 

Sliced  tomatoes  and  peppers 
Supreme  de  volaille  farcie 


Puree  de  marrons 
Saddle  of  yearling  lamb 
Pommes  voisin  —  New  peas 
Roast  upland  plover 
Celery  salad 

Camembert  &  Roquefort  cheese 

Bombe  glace  Metropolitan 

Fruit  —  Cake  —  Nuts  —  Cafe  noir 


Wines:  Chateau  Yquem,  1864 

Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec  1 
Irroy,  1884,  Carte  d'Or,  J 
Haut  Brion,  1874 
White  Port,  1892 
Cognac 

Cost  of  dinner  $76.22 
Paid  by  Secretary  55. 

Balance  21.22 

Cost  to  each  2.36 


presented  by  Aquarius 
Metropolitan  Club 
presented  by  Aquarius 

Metropolitan  Club 

Balance  in  hand  Oct  27  93.25 
Dinner  Nov  24  55. 

38.25 

Received  from  10  members 
30  January  300. 

338.25 


The  minutes  of  194th  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Leo  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs.  Brother  Scorpio  will  be  his 
alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 

232 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  NINETY-SIXTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  December  29  1900  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Cancer, 
Libra,  Scorpio,  Sagittarius,  Pisces. 
Absent:  Capricornus,  Aquarius. 


Menu: 


Wines: 


Cape  Cod  oysters 

CroOte  au  pot 

Puree  of  fresh  mushrooms 

Boiled  chicken-halibut,  Hollandaise  sauce 

Fried  oyster-crabs 

Medaillon  of  squab  Perigordine 

Terrapin 

Montrachet,  1869  1 
Solera  Sherry  J 
Moet  &  Chandon,  cuvee  36/84  1 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec  J 
Steinberger  Cabinet,  1868 
Chambertin,  1870  \ 
Romanee,  1865 
Punch  of  Antigua  Rum,  1847 


Taurus,  Gemini,  Virgo, 


Roast  stuffed  capon 
Broiled  Virginia  ham 
Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croQte 
Salad 

Hot  mince  pie 

Cheese  —  Ice-cream  —  Caf6 


presented  by  Leo 
Union  Club 

presented  by  Leo 
presented  by  Cancer 


Cost  of  dinner  93.65 
Paid  by  Secretary  55. 

i  38.65 
4.30 


Cost  to  each 

The  minutes  of  195th  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 
Balance  on  hand  Nov.  24  S338.25 
Dinner  Dec  29  55. 

283.25 

Brother  Scorpio  will  be  next  caterer.  He  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs.  Brother  Sagittarius  will  be  his 
alternate.  Pisces — Secretary. 

233 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  NINETY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 


January  26  1901,  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Gemini,  caterer,  in  place  of  Scorpio;  Leo,  Tau- 
rus, Virgo,  Libra,  Sagittarius,  Pisces. 

Absent:  Cancer,  Scorpio,  Aquarius,  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Green-turtle  soup 

Broiled  shad  Maitre  d'Hotel  —  Cucumbers 
Roast  capon  stuffed  with  chestnuts 
String-beans  a  la  creme 
Fonds  d'artichauts  a  la  Bayard 
Terrapin 

Wines:  Chateau  Latour  Blanche,  1874 
Thompson  Sherry 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Veuve  Clicquot,  1892 
Clos  d"Arlot,  1870 
Chateau  Mignon,  1869 
Lafite.  1878 

Cost  of  dinner, 
Paid  by  Secy. 


Sorbet 

Chaudfroid  of  boneless  squab, 

moderne 
Salad 

Marrow  on  toast  a  la  Diable 
Mince  pie  —  Ice-cream 
Cafe 

presented  by  Leo 


presented  by  Leo 
"  Libra 


588.85 
55.00 
(7)  £33.85 
4.84 


The  minutes  of  196th  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 


STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 


Balance  on  hand  Dec  29,  1900 
Dinner  Jan'y  26, 1901 


283.25 
55. 

228.25 


Brother  Sagittarius  will  be  the  next  Caterer,  he  to  select 
the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Libra  will  be  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 

234 


ONE   HUNDRED  AND  NINETY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 


February  23  1901 


At  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Cancer,  Taurus,  Gemini, 
Leo,  Scorpio,  Virgo,  Pisces. 

Absent:  Aquarius,  Capricornus,  Libra. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Clear  green  turtle  —  Paysanne 
Boiled  chicken-halibut,  Hol- 

landaise  sauce 
Fried  oyster-crabs 

Potatoes  Persillade 
Terrapin  Zodiac  Club 


Wines:  Thompson  Sherry 

Moet  &  Chandon,  cuvee  36 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Chateau  Yquem,  1874 
Johannisberger  Blue  Seal, 
1862 

Haut  Brion  Magnum,  1875 
Chateau  Latour,  1875 
Musigny,  1869 


Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 

Stuffed  green  peppers 
Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croOte 
Hothouse  spring  chicken  en  casserole 

— Escarole  salad 
Assorted  cheese 
Ice-cream  —  Caf£ 


Union  Club 


Old  Port,  1815 

Southern  Cross  Madeira,  1818 
Sercial  Madeira,  1816 
Forget-me-not,  1815 
Monte  Carlo  Brandy 
Grenada  Rum,  1847 


presented  by 
Sagittarius 


The  minutes  of  197th  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

The  Hon'  Henry  E.  Howland  was  duly  elected  a  member 
of  the  Club,  taking  the  Sign  of  Aries.  Brother  Sagittarius  was 
directed  to  present  to  Judge  Howland  the  Secretary's  notifi- 
cation of  his  election. 

Brother  Sagittarius  moved  that  Brother  Cancer  be  the 
caterer  for  the  200th  meeting  to  be  held  in  April.  Adopted. 

Brother  Libra  will  be  the  next  caterer  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Virgo  will  be  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 

235 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  NINETY-NINTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  March  30th  at  the  Union  Club 

Present:    Libra,   caterer;    Cancer,   Taurus,  Aquarius, 
Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Virgo,  Aries,  Leo,  Pisces. 
Absent:  Capricornus,  Gemini. 

Bermuda  potatoes 
Fresh  asparagus 
Pate  de  foie  gras 
Small  H.  H.  chicken  with  ham 
Escarole  salad 

Cream  cheese  and  Bar-le-Duc 
Ice-cream  —  Cafe 

presented  by  Libra 
Union  Club 

presented  by  Libra 
presented  by  Leo 

presented  by  Libra 

Cost  of  dinner  103.18 
Paid  by  Secy.  60. 

TV  43.18 
4.32 

The  minutes  of  198th  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

It  was  unanimously  voted  that  the  200th  Meeting  be 
held  on  Monday  April  1 5  at  eight  o'clock  at  the  Metropolitan 
Club.  Brother  Cancer  to  be  the  caterer  and  notify  the 
Signs.    Brother  Virgo  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 

236 


Menu :      Cape  Cod  oysters 
Green-turtle  soup 
Crodte  au  pot 
Cheese  soufflee 
Terrapin 

Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
Green  peas 

Wines:     Chateau  Mlrat,  1893 
Sherry,  1796 
Chateau  Vigneaux,  1869 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Veuve  Clicquot,  1892 
Margaux,  1877 
Lafite,  1870 
Romance,  1868 
Steinberger  Cabinet,  1868 
Victoria  Port 
Fine  Champagne,  1835 


TWO   HUNDREDTH  MEETING 


April  15th  at  the  Metropolitan  Club 

Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Libra,  Taurus,  Aquarius,  Leo, 
Sagittarius,  Scorpio,  Virgo,  Aries,  Gemini,  Pisces. 
Absent:  Capricornus. 


Menu :  Little-neck  clams  —  Brown  bread 
Green  turtle,  clear 
Chicken  gumbo,  strained 
North  River  shad,  broiled,  Maitre 

d'Hotel  —  Cucumbers 
Ris  de  veau  a  la  Financiere 
Saddle  of  spring  Iamb,  mint  sauce 
New  peas  —  Asparagus  on  toast 


Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croute 
Squab-chicken  boned  and  broiled 
Roast  Virginia  ham 
Tomato  salad 

Camembert  &  Stilton  cheese 
Bombe  mignonne  —  Cakes 
Fruit  —  Nuts  —  Coffee 


presented  by  Cancer 


Wines:  Johannisberger  Cabinet 
Amontillado,  1840 
Duminy,  Extra 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Brown  Sherry,  1809 
1822 

Chateau  Lafite,  1878 

Margaux,  1869 
Very  old  White  Port 
Black  Cork  Madeira,  1809 
Madeira,  bottled  1823 
Brandy,  purchased  1840 
Gibbons  Apple  Brandy,  over  60 

years  old 
Antigua  Rum,  1847 
Haut  Brion,  1874 
Musigny,  1865 

Mindianos  Selectos  cigars,  presented  by  Aquarius 


presented  by  Cancer 
presented  by  Aquarius 


Cost  of  dinner  §133.31 
Paid  by  Sec'y-  60. 

T^)  73.31 
Cost  to  each  6.66 


Minutes  199th  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

237 


STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 


Balance  on  hand  March  30 
Part  cost  dinner  Apl  15 


8153.25 
60.— 


93.25 


Paid  per  Cancer  50  menus  for  200th  dinner 
prepared  by  Tiffany 


50. 


Balance 


43.25 


These  menus  bearing  the  Sign  of  each  member  of  the 
Club,  appropriately  commemorating  the  200th  meeting  were 
distributed. 

Brother  Cancer  read  a  most  interesting  article  on  the 
Origin  of  the  "Wedas,"  "Zodiacs,"  and  other  dining  clubs  of 
New  York. 

He  presented  the  article  to  the  Club  and  it  has  been 
placed  among  the  archives.* 

On  motion  of  Brother  Cancer  the  health  of  departed 
members  was  drunk  in  silence. 

Brother  Virgo  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Pisces  his  alternate. 


*  This  article,  from  "  The  New  York  Sun,"  appears  at  the  end  of  this  volume. 


Pisces — Secretary. 


238 


TWO   HUNDRED  AND  FIRST 
MEETING 


Saturday  November  30th  1901  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:   Virgo,  caterer;    Leo,  Gemini,  Libra,  Taurus, 
Capricornus,  Aquarius,  Sagittarius,  Pisces. 
Absent:  Cancer,  Aries,  Scorpio. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green-turtle  soup 
Crab  gumbo 

Boiled  chicken-halibut,  soft-clam  sauce 
Potatoes  Persillade 

Chaudfroid  boneless  squab  a  l'Ancienne 
Saddle  of  yearling  lamb  —  String-beans 

Wines:  Carte  Blanche  Sherry,  Union  Club 
Irroy,  1889,  Monte  Carlo 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec,  Union  Club 
Moet  &  Chandon,  cuvee  36,  Union  Club 
Port,  1815 

March  &  Benson  Sherries 
No.  1  Amontillado,  1844  1 
No.  2        "         1841  J 

Madeiras: 
Old  Hermit,  1812 
Constitution,  1818 

Punch,  1847 

Grenada  Rum 


Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croOte 
Red-head  duck  —  Hominy  — 

Celery,  mayonnaise 
Assorted  cheese 
Pudding  Nesselrode 
Cafe 


presented  by  Aquarius 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


presented  by  Virgo 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


The  health  of  Brother  Cancer  was  drunk  standing. 
Brother  Capricornus,  at  his  request,  was  excused  from 
future  meetings  until  that  of  April,  1902. 


Cost  of  dinner 
Paid  by  Sec'y. 


95.88 
60. 


Balance 
Cost  to  each 


35.88 


h)  54.00 


The  Minutes  of  200th  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Pisces  will  be  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Aries  is  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 

239 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SECOND 
MEETING 

December  28  1901  at  the  Union  Club 

Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Virgo,  Leo,  Gemini,  Taurus, 
Aquarius,  Sagittarius,  Aries. 

Absent:  Cancer,  Scorpio,  Capricornus,  Libra. 


Menu :  Oysters 

Green-turtle  soup 

Boiled  chicken-halibut,  soft-clam  sauce 
Chapon  brais£  a  l'Anglaise  —  Potatoes 
Bourgeoise 


Terrapin 

Broiled  plover  —  Salad 
Mince  pie  and  cheese 
Ice-cream  —  Cafe 


Wines:        Chateau  Carbonner 
Thompson  Sherry 
Moet  &  Chandon,  cuvee  '36 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Romanee,  1874  1 
Chambertin,  1870  J 
Queens  Sherry 
Brandy 

Cost  of  dinner  884.05 
Paid  by  Secy.  50.— 

Vs)  34.05 

Cost  to  each  4.26 


presented  by  Leo 

presented  by  Sagittarius 
Union  Club 

Balance  on  hand  Novr  30  $223.25 
Dinner  Dec  28  50. 

173.25 

Received  from  2  members        60. — 

233.25 


The  minutes  of  201  st  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Aries  will  be  next  Caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Taurus  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 


240 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  THIRD 
MEETING 


At  the  Union  Club 


January  25th  1902 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Virgo,  Leo,  Gemini,  Aquarius, 
Sagittarius,  Pisces. 

Absent:  Aries,  Libra,  Capricornus,  Scorpio. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Texas  terrapin  soup 

Filet  of  pompano  with  oyster-crabs 

Tomato  salad 
Capon  braise,  stuffed  with  chestnuts  — 

Spinach 
Marrow  on  toast  a  la  Diable 


Fresh  asparagus 
Kitten  punch 

Chaudfroid  of  boneless  squab  a 

I'Ancienne 
Salad 

Mince  pie  —  Camembert  cheese 
Cafe 


Wines:  Chateau  Carbonnleux 
Haut  Brion,  1890 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Moet  &  Chandon,  cuvee  '36 
White  Port,  1834 

Antigua  Rum  from  which  punch  was 
made  by  Taurus 


Union  Club 


presented  by  Sagittarius 


The  minutes  of  2020!  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Gemini  in  proposing  the  health  to  the  memory 
of  our  late  Brother  Cancer  made  the  following  eloquent  re- 
marks to  his  memory: 

"  Brothers  of  the  Zodiac.  For  the  twelfth  time  the  Grim 
Destroyer  has  invaded  our  little  Circle,  this  time  to  bear 
away  the  Spirit  of  Brother  Cancer,  whose  worthy  life  so  well 
known  to  us  all  is  his  best  obituary. 

"'None  knew  him  but  to  love  him,  nor  named  him  but 
to  praise.' 

241 


"He  is  one  more  to  be  enshrined  within  the  sacred  altars 
of  our  being  where  we  cherish  the  memory  of  so  many  dear 
ones  who  have  passed  away. 

"Let  us  pay  the  last  tribute  in  our  power  to  our  lost 
Brother  by  silently  drinking  to  his  memory." 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 

Balance  Dec  28,  1901  $233.25 
Dinner  January  25,  1902  50. 

183.25 

Cost  of  Dinner  71.42 
Paid  by  Secretary  50. 

1)  21.42 

Cost  to  each  3.04 


Brother  Aries  will  be  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Gemini  is  his  alternate. 

Pisces— Secretary. 


242 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FOURTH 
MEETING 


February  22d  1902 


At  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Gemini,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Taurus,  Libra,  Leo, 
Pisces. 

Absent:  Aquarius,  Sagittarius,  Capricornus,  Aries,  Virgo. 


Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Green-turtle  soup 
Broiled  shad,  Hollandaise  sauce 
Fried  oyster-crabs 
Saddle  of  Canada  lamb  au  jus 

Wines:  Chateau  Yquem,  1888 
Thompson  Sherry 
Ernest  Irroy,  Champagne  brut 
Mouton  Rothschild,  1878 
Chambertin,  1871 
Old  Grape  Juice,  Madeira 

Cost  of  Dinner 
Paid  by  Secy. 


String  beans 

Fonds  d'artichauts  Bayard  —  Sorbet 
Canvas-back  duck  —  Salad 
Cheese  SoufflSe 
Nesselrode  —  Cafe 


all  Union  Club 

presented  by  Leo 

"  Sagittarius 

62.13 
SO  — 


H)  12.13 
Cost  to  each  2.02 

The  minutes  of  203d  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 

Balance  January  25  183.25 
Received  since  30. 

213.25 

Dinner  Feb.  22  50. 


163.25 


Brother  Aquarius  will  be  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Aries  is  his  alternate. 

Pisces — Secretary. 

243 


TWO   HUNDRED  AND  FIFTH 
MEETING 


March  29  1902 


At  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Aquarius,  caterer;  Gemini,  Taurus,  Libra, 
Leo,  Sagittarius,  Virgo,  Pisces. 

Absent:  Scorpio,  Capricornus,  Aries. 

Menu: 


Oysters 
Clear  green-turtle  soup 
Planked  shad  Maltre  d'Hdtel 
Cucumbers 

Saddle  of  spring  lamb  au  jus 

Wines:  Thompson  Sherry 

Irroy  brut  > 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec  J 
Chateau  Lafite  /74  \ 
Musigny  /65  J 
Musigny  /81 

Old  Grape  Juice,  Madeira 


Potatoes,  half  shell 
Mousse  of  Virginia  ham 
Fresh  asparagus 
Squab-chicken  broiled  —  Salad 
Assorted  cheese  —  Ice-cream  —  Cafe 


Union  Club 


presented  by  Aquarius 

presented  by  Leo 

"  Sagittarius 


Cost  of  Dinner 
Paid  by  Secy. 

Cost  to  each 


65.80 
SO. 
15.80 
2.— 


The  Minutes  of  204th  Meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 
Balance  Feb  22  163.25 
Dinner  Mch  29  50.— 
113.25 

Col.  Osmun  Latrobe  was  duly  elected  a  member  of  the 
Club  taking  the  Sign  Cancer. 

Brother  Aries  will  be  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the  place 
and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Capricornus  is  his  alternate. 

Pisces, — Secretary. 

244 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTH 
MEETING 


Saturday  April  26th 


At  the  University  Club 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Gemini,  Taurus,  Libra,  Sagit- 
tarius, Cancer,  Pisces. 

Absent:  Virgo,  Leo,  Scorpio,  Aquarius,  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Clear  green-turtle  soup 
Hors-d'oeuvre  varies 
Soft-shell  crabs  fried,  sauce  Tartare 
Spanish  onion  and  tomato  salad 
Noisette  of  spring  lamb  a  la  Meteor 
New  peas  a  la  Francaise 


Wines:  Rauenthaler  Berg 

Solera  Palma  Sherry 

Moet  &  Chandon  /93,  cuvee  20 

Mouton  Rothschild,  1878 


Bermuda  potatoes  rissolles 
New  asparagus,  cream  sauce 
Grapefruit  au  rhum 
Golden  plover  aux  cressons 
Celery  a  I'Universite 
Strawberry  ice-cream 
Cheese  —  Fruit  —  Cafe 


All  University  Club 


Cost  of  Dinner  77.60 
Paid  by  Secy.  60. 

4)  17.60 
2.52 


The  minutes  of  205th  Meeting  were  read  and  approved. 


STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 
Balance  March  29  113.25 
Dinner  Apl.  26  60. 

53.25 
5. 


Received  from  Br.  Cancer 


58.25 


Brother  Capricornus  will  be  next  caterer,  he  to  select 
the  place  and  notify  the  Signs. 
Brother  Leo  is  his  alternate. 

Pisces, — Secretary. 

245 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTH 
MEETING 


Saturday  November  29th  1902  At  the  Union  Club 

Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Cancer,  Gemini,  Sagittarius, 
Scorpio,  Leo. 

Absent:  Aries,  Virgo,  Libra,  Capricornus  and  Aquarius. 

Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters  Fonds  d'artichauts  Pompadour 

Bisque  d'ecrevisses  Kitten  punch 

Boiled  sheep's  head,  soft  clam  sauce  Roast  canvas-back  duck 

Potato  croquettes  Celery  Salad  —  Currant  jelly 

Saddle  of  Canada  lamb  au  jus  Cheese 

Sweet  peppers,  Marrow  string-beans  English  plum  pudding,  hard  sauce 

Cafe 


Wines:  Thompson  Sherry 
Clicquot,  1895 
Roederer  Grand  Vin  Sec 
Montrachet,  1865 
Chambertin,  1820 
White  Port,  1834 
Antigua  Rum,  1847 


Union  Club 


presented  by  Leo 

presented  by  Sagittarius 
"  Taurus 


Cost  of  Dinner  58.36 

Paid  by  Secy.  50.00 

H)  8.36 

Cost  to  each  1.40 

The  minutes  of  206th  meeting  were  read  &  approved. 

The  Sec'y.  pro  tern  acknowledges  the  receipt  of  dues 
for  1 902-1 903 — Sagittarius,  Libra,  Capricornus,  Taurus,  Aqua- 
rius, Gemini,  Cancer,  Leo. 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 

Cash  reed.  240.00 
Dinner  Nov.  29th  50.00 

190.00 

246 


The  death  of  Bro.  Pisces  was  announced. 

It  was  resolved  that  the  death  of  Bro.  Pisces  having 
occurred  on  August  24th  1902,  the  Sec'y.  be  requested  to 
place  on  the  minutes  an  expression  of  deep  regret  at  the  loss 
of  a  friend  whose  kindness,  courtesy  and  honor  was  highly 
appreciated  by  his  Brother  "Signs."  His  memory  was 
drunk  in  silence,  standing. 

On  motion  of  Brother  Sagittarius,  seconded  by  Bro. 
Leo,  Louis  Mesier  was  elected  Sec'y.  to  fill  the  vacancy 
caused  by  the  death  of  Henry  W.  Bibby. 

Brother  Capricornus  will  be  the  next  Caterer,  he  to  se- 
lect the  place  and  notify  the  Signs,  Bro.  Leo  is  his  alternate. 

Taurus — Sec'y.  pro  tern. 


247 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTH 
MEETING 


Saturday.    December  27th  1902,  at  the  Metropolitan  Club 

Present:   Capricornus,  caterer;   Cancer,  Gemini,  Aries, 
Taurus,  Sagittarius,  Leo,  Aquarius. 
Absent:  Scorpio,  Libra. 


Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Chicken  gumbo 
Terrapin  a  la  Baltimore 
Vol-au-vent  a  la  Financiere 
Canvas-back  duck 
Celery  salad,  mayonnaise 


Roast  Virginia  ham,  sauce  Madere 
Camembert  and  Stilton  cheese 
Ices  —  Cakes  —  Fruit 
Coffee 


Wines:  Irroy,  1884 

Moet  &  Chandon,  1893 
Sherry 

Musigny,  1869, 1865 
Haut  Brion,  1869 


Metropolitan  Club 


presented  by  Aquarius 


Cost  of  Dinner  93.76 

Paid  by  Secy.  50.00 

H)  43.76 

Cost  to  each  5.47 


The  Minutes  of  207th  Meeting  read  and  approved. 


STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 

Balance  Nov.  29th  190.00 
Dinner  Dec  27th  50.00 

140.00 

Reed  from  Bro.  Aries  30.00 
170.00 

248 


The  death  of  Bro.  Virgo  was  announced  by  the  Secy. 

It  was  resolved  that  the  death  of  Bro.  Virgo  (William 
F.  Chrystie)  having  occurred  on  the  3d  Dec,  1902,  the  Zo- 
diac places  on  its  minutes  an  expression  of  deep  regret  at 
the  loss  of  one,  who  was  endeared  to  its  members  by  ties  of 
long  association  and  whose  engaging  qualities  always  added 
to  the  pleasure  of  the  meeting  of  the  Zodiac. 

Bro.  Leo  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the  place 
and  notify  the  Signs,  Bro.  Cancer  is  his  alternate. 

Taurus, 
Secy. 

The  Sec'y.  reports  that  Mr.  S.  Barton  French  was  unani- 
mously elected  to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  death  of 
Bro.  Pisces,  also  Mr.  Lewis  Cass  Ledyard  to  fill  the  vacancy 
caused  by  the  death  of  Bro.  Virgo. 


249 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  NINTH 
MEETING 


Saturday.   January  31st,  1903,  at  the  Union  Club, 
5th  Ave.  &  51st  St. 

Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Cancer,  Capricornus, 
Taurus,  Aquarius,  Gemini,  Virgo. 
Absent:  Aries,  Pisces,  Scorpio. 

Menu:  Oysters 

Oxtail  a  1'Anglaise 
Terrapin 

Fonds  d'artichauts  a  la  Pompadour 
Saddle  of  Canada  lamb  au  jus 
Bermuda  potatoes  —  String-beans 

"Wines:  Sherry 

Champagne,  Gold  Lac  and  Clicquot 
Antigua  Rum,  1847 
Montrachet,  1870  | 
Romanee,  1868  \ 
Richebourg,  1870  J 
Mumm's  Special,  1895 
White  Port 

Cost  of  Dinner  77.80         Balance  32.80 

Paid  by  Sec'y.  45.00         Cost  to  each      H)  4.10 

The  minutes  of  the  208th  meeting  read  and  approved. 
A  delicious  Pate  de  Foie  Gras  was  presented  by  Sagit- 
tarius. 

The  Secy,  announced  the  death  of  Bro.  Libra  (Peter 
Marie)  and  on  motion  his  memory  was  drunk  in  silence, 
standing. 

Bro.  Cancer  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  &  notify  the  Signs.    Bro.  Sagittarius  is  his  alternate. 

Taurus — Secy. 

250 


Roast  capon  —  Spinach 
Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croQte 
Salad 

Assorted  cheese 

Ice-cream 

Cafe 


Union  Club 

by  Leo 

by  Aquarius 
"  Sagittarius 


TWO 


HUNDRED  AND  TENTH 
MEETING 


Saturday  March  28th  1903,  at  the  Metropolitan  Club 
Meeting,  Saturday  Feb'y-  28th  1903  was  postponed  until  Saturday,  March  28th. 

Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Virgo,  Capricornus,  Taurus, 
Gemini,  Aquarius. 

Absent:  Scorpio,  Leo,  Aries,  Sagittarius,  Pisces. 


Menu:  Little-neck  clams 

Petite  marmite  strained 
Bisque  of  oysters  Quenelles 
Boiled  Long  Island  Trout 

Sliced  tomatoes  and  cucumbers 
Mousse  de  ris  de  veau 

Champignons  frais 
Roast  Philadelphia  capon  with  truffles 


Virginia  ham 

New  peas  —  New  potatoes 
Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise 
Pate  de  foie  gras  —  Lettuce  salad 
Camembert  and  Stilton  cheese 
Pouding  glace  —  Strawberries 
Cakes  —  Nuts 


Wines:  Montrachet 

Musigny,  1878 
Chateau  Lafite,  1878 
Moet  &  Chandon 
Irroy,  1884 
Carte  d'Or 


Metropolitan  Club 


Received  from  the  Estate  of  Henry  W.  Bibby,  our  late 
Treas.  S58.25,  being  a  balance  due  the  Club. 

The  minutes  of  the  209th  meeting  read  and  approved. 

It  was  moved  &  seconded  that  a  cablegram  be  sent  to 
Bro.  Sagittarius  "We  Missed  You"  signed  Zodiac. 

Bro.  Aries  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs,  Bro.  Gemini  is  his  alternate. 

Taurus — Secy. 


251 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  ELEVENTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  Nov.  28th  1903,  at  the  Metropolitan  Club 


The  Meeting  appointed  for  Saturday  April  25th  1903,  was  postponed  without  date, 
as  most  of  the  Signs  were  absent  from  the  City. 


Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Gemini,  Pisces,  Virgo, 
Taurus,  Aquarius,  Cancer,  Aries. 

Absent:  Scorpio,  Leo  &  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters 
CroOte  au  pot 
Cream  of  new  peas 
Boiled  chicken-halibut,  Holland- 

aise 
Oyster-crabs 

Sliced  tomatoes  and  cucumbers 
Terrapin  a  la  Baltimore 
Vol-au-vent  a  la  Financiere 


Noisette  d'agneau  —  Pur£e  de  marrons 

Pommes  soufflees 
Pate  de  foie  gras 
Redhead  duck  —  Fried  samp 
Potato  and  truffle  salad 
Camembert  and  port-du-salut  cheese 
Savarin  au  fruit 
Cakes  —  Nuts 
Coffee 


Wines:  Thompson  Sherry 
Scharch  Hoffberg 
St.  Marceaux  Champagne, 
2  Bottles  Clos  Vougeot 
2     "      Musigny,  1865 
1     "     White  Port 
1     "     Grape  Juice  Madeira 


Metropolitan  Club 


presented  by  Bro.  Sagittarius 


The  minutes  of  the  2ioth  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Cost  Of  Din.  Nov.  28th  1903  85.35 
Paid  to  Sec'y.  55.10 

8)  30.85 


Cost  to  each 

252 


3.85 


STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 


Balance  on  hand 
Dinner  Nov.  28th  1903 


124.35 

55.00 
(.9.35 
300. 


Reed  dues  for  1903-1904 


369.35 


The  Scc'y.  acknowledges  the  receipt  of  dues  from  Bros. 
Capricornus,  Leo,  Gemini,  Pisces,  Virgo,  Taurus,  Aquarius, 
Sagittarius,  Cancer,  &  Aries. 

Bro.  Aries  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs.    Bro.  Virgo  is  his  alternate. 


Mr.  J.  Pierpont  Morgan  was  unanimously  elected  to 
fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  death  of  Bro.  Libra  (Mr. 
Peter  Marie). 


Taurus, — Secy. 


253 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  TWELFTH 
MEETING 


Saturday  January  23d  1904  at  the  University  Club 
The  meeting  Saturday  Dec.  26th  1903  was  postponed  to  this  date. 

Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Virgo,  Pisces,  Aquarius,  Cancer, 
Libra,  Taurus. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Leo,  Scorpio,  Sagittarius,  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Cotuit  oysters 

Bisque  of  crabs  a  la  Norfolk 
Consomme  de  volaille  Sevigne 
Hors-d'oeuvres  varies 
Soft  clams  a  l'Ancienne 
Saddle  and  rack  of  spring 

Mint  sauce 
Peas  a  la  Francaise  —  Bermuda  po- 
tatoes rissolees 


Terrapin,  Maryland  Club 

Grapefruit  au  Kirsch 

Canvas-back  ducks  —  Fried  hominy 

Celery  a  1'Universite 

Parfait  noisettes 

Cheese  —  Fruit 

Coffee 


Wines:  Amontillado  Sherry 

Rhine  Wine,  1893 
Moet  &  Chandon,  1893 
Chateau  Latour,  1878 
Clos  de  Vougeot,  1893 
Cognac,  1805 


University  Club 


The  minutes  of  the  211th  Meeting  read  and  approved. 


Cost  of  Dinner  S112.00      Balance  on  hand 

Paid  by  Secy.  112.00      Dinner  Jany  23d  1904 

Reed,  from  Libra 


5369.35 
112.00 
$257.35 
20.00 
§277.35 


Bro.  Virgo  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs.    Bro.  Pisces  is  his  alternate. 

Taurus — Secy. 

254 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTEENTH 

MEETING 

Saturday  March  26th  1904  at  the  Union  Club 
The  Meeting  February  29,  1904  was  postponed  to  this  date. 

Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Aries,  Cancer,  Taurus,  Pisces, 
Libra,  Gemini,  Capricornus. 

Absent:  Aquarius,  Leo,  Scorpio,  Sagittarius. 

Menu:  Oysters  Green  peas 

Green-turtle  soup  Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise 

Planked  shad  Maitre  d' Hotel  Pate  de  foie  gras  a  la  gelee 

Tomato  salad  Lettuce 

Saddle  of  Canada  lamb  Assorted  cheese 

Bermuda  potatoes  Bourgeoise      Ice-cream  —  Cafe 
Breast  of  chicken  Chatelaine 

Wines:  Club  Sherry  ] 

Moet  &  Chandon,  1889       \     Union  Club 
Lafite,  1878 

The  minutes  of  the  212  Meeting  read  &  approved. 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 

Cost  of  Dinner  $83.23        Balance  on  hand  $277.35 

Paid  by  Secy.  83.23        Dinner  for  Mch  26th  /  1904  83.23 

$194.12 

Bro.  Pisces  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the  place 
and  notify  the  Signs.    Bro.  Aquarius  is  his  alternate. 

Taurus — Secy. 

As  Bro.  Virgo  was  unable  to  serve  as  caterer,  Bro.  Pisces 
kindly  acted  in  his  place. 

255 


TWO   HUNDRED  AND  FOURTEENTH 

MEETING 


Union  Club 


Saturday  November  26th  1904  at  the  Union  Club 
The  April  meeting,  postponed 

Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Gemini,  Leo,  Virgo,  Sagit- 
tarius, Cancer,  Libra. 

Absent:  Scorpio,  Capricornus,  Aries,  Pisces,  Aquarius. 

Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters  Bouchees  of  fresh  mushrooms 

Clear  green  turtle  Boneless  capon  Parisienne  —  Peas 

Boiled  striped  bass  Canvas-back  ducks  —  Hominy 

Fried  oyster-crabs  Celery,  mayonnaise 

Cucumber  salad  Assorted  cheese  —  Ice-cream  " 

Cafe 

Wines:  Sherry 

White  Wine 
Roederer  Special 
Clos  de  Vougeot,  1893 
Chateau  Latour.  1870 
Brandy 

Rainwater  Madeira  presented  by  Sagittarius 

The  minutes  of  the  213  meeting  dispensed  with. 

The  Sec'y-  acknowledges  the  receipt  of  dues  for  1904  & 
1905.  Sagittarius,  Capricornus,  Gemini,  Taurus,  Leo,  Libra, 
Cancer,  Virgo. 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 

Cash  on  hand  Mch  26th  1904  £194.12 
Dues  for  1904  &  1905  240.00 

434.12 

Cost  of  Dinner  85.70 
Balance  348.42 

Bro.  Virgo  will  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the  place 
&  notify  the  Signs. 

256 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTEENTH 

MEETING 


Friday  Dec.  30th  1904  at  Virgo's  new  house  2  East  87th  Street 

Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Gemini,  Pisces,  Capricornus, 
Cancer,  Aries,  Libra,  Leo. 

Absent:  Taurus,  Aquarius,  Scorpio  &  Sagittarius. 

Reading  of  minutes  of  last  meeting  was  dispensed  with. 
Brother  Pisces  to  be  the  next  caterer;  he  will  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Libra  is  his  alternate. 

Leo, — (Acting)  Secty. 


257 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTEENTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  Jany.  28th  1905  at  the  Metropolitan  Club 

Present:   Pisces,  caterer;  Libra,  Aquarius,  Leo. 
Absent:   Gemini,  Scorpio,  Virgo,  Sagittarius,  Capricor- 
nus,  Taurus,  Cancer,  Aries. 


Menu:  Congle  oysters 
Chicken  gumbo 
Celery  —  Olives  —  Almonds 
Terrapin 

Saddle  and  ribs  of  spring  lamb 
Fresh  peas  —  Saratoga  potatoes 
Virginia  ham  braisee 


Fresh  asparagus  on  toast 
Canvas-back  duck,  samp  &  hominy 
Heart-of-lettuce  salad 
Hot  mince  pie 

Camembert  and  Roquefort  cheese 
Coffee 


Wines:  Royalty  Sherry 
Hock 

Perrier  Jouet.  1884 
Savarin  Brandy 
Romanee  Gelee,  1868 
Chambertin,  1870 


Metropolitan  Club 
presented  by  Leo 


The  minutes  of  the  last  Meeting  were  dispensed  with. 
Brother  Libra  to  be  the  next  caterer;  he  will  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Aquarius  is  his  alternate. 

Cost  of  Dinner  $94.07 
Paid  by  Secty  55. 

539.07 

Leo — Acting  Secretary. 

The  February  meeting  was  postponed  as  most  of  the 
"Signs"  were  absent  from  the  City. 

Both  the  March  and  April  meetings  were  not  held  for 
a  like  reason. 

Leo — Acting  Secretary. 

258 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTEENTH 

MEETING 

Saturday  November  25th  1905  At  the  Union  Club 

Present:    Leo,   caterer;    Aries,   Sagittarius,  Aquarius, 
Cancer,  Libra,  Capricornus,  Pisces,  Virgo,  Scorpio. 
Absent:  Gemini. 


Menu :  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Oxtail  a  l'Anglaise 
Puree  of  lentils 
Terrapin 

Fonds  d'artichauts  Pompadour 


Saddle  of  lamb  au  jus 
Fresh  string-beans 
Roast  capon  stuffed  —  Salad 
Pate  de  foie  gras  en  crodte 
Cheese  —  Ice-cream  —  Caf§ 


Wines:  Thompson's  Sherry 
Krug,  "98 
Roederer 
Charente  Brandy 
Blue  Pipe  Madeira 
Kuhn  XX 
Leacock  Madeira 
Chambertin,  '70 
Romanee  Gelee,  '68 


Union  Club 

Brother  Sagittarius 
Scorpio 

Leo 


The  minutes  of  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 


Cost  of  this  dinner  $114.66 
Paid  by  Secty.  55. — 

7'ff  $58.66 
Cost  to  each  member  present  $5.86j4 


The  death  of  Brother  Taurus  was  announced  by  the 
Acting  Secretary  (Brother  Leo)  and  on  motion  his  memory 
was  drunk  standing  and  in  silence. 

On  motion  Brother  Leo  was  duly  elected  Secretary  and 
Treasurer  of  the  Club  in  place  of  Brother  Taurus  deceased. 

259 


The  Secretary  reported  that  he  had  received  from  the 
Estate  of  our  late  Secty.  Brother  Taurus  the  sum  of  $348.42 
being  money  belonging  to  the  Zodiac,  and  that  he  had  duly 
deposited  same  in  the  Fifth  Ave.  Bank  to  the  credit  of  the 
Club. 

Mr.  John  G.  Milburn  was  duly  elected  a  member  of  the 
Club  to  take  the  place  and  Sign  of  Brother  Taurus. 

Brother  Libra  will  be  the  next  caterer;  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs,  Brother  Aquarius  is  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secretary. 


260 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  EIGHTEENTH 

MEETING 


At  the  Union  Club  Saturday  December  the  30th  1905 

Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Aquarius,  Cancer,  Leo,  Sagit- 
tarius, Taurus,  Aries,  Scorpio,  Virgo. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Capricornus  and  Pisces. 

Menu :  Cape  Cod  oysters  Bermuda  potatoes  Bourgeoise 

Oxtail  a  I'Anglaise  Celery  braise  with  marrons 

Terrapin  Canvas-back  duck 

Saddle  of  Canada  lamb  au  jus  Salade  Gambetta 

Cheese  —  Cafe 

Wines:  Club  Sherry  1 

Krug,  '93  |  Union  Club 

Haut  Brion,  '90  J 

Musigny,  '69  Sagittarius 
Holmes  Madeira 

Forget-me-not  Madeira        >  Libra 
Monte  Carlo  Brandy,  1809  J 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

Cost  of  this  dinner,  $110.62  Cost  to  each  of  the 

Paid  by  Secty.  60. —  9  members  present  $5,623-1} 

$50.62 

STATEMENT  OF  FUNDS 
Amount  received  from  Executor  of  Brother  Taurus  $348.42 
Received  for  annual  dues  &  payments  for  217th  Dinner  408.61 

$757.03 

Less  Amt.  paid  by  Secretary  for  dinners: 
Nov.  25th  1905  $114.66 

Dec.  30th    "         55.  169.66 
Amount  on  hand  $587.37 

Brother  Aquarius  to  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select 
the  place  &  notify  the  Signs,  Brother  Scorpio  is  his  alternate. 
Adjourned. 

Leo — Secretary. 

261 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  NINETEENTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  January  27th  1906 


At  the  Metropolitan  Club 


Present:  Aquarius,  caterer;  Virgo,  Sagittarius,  Taurus, 
Cancer,  Leo. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Scorpio,  Pisces,  Capricornus,  Aries  & 
Libra. 


Menu:  Fresh  caviar 
Congie  oysters 
Oxtail  soup 

Celery  —  Olives  —  Radishes 

Almonds 
Boneless  terrapin 
Yearling  lamb,  mint  sauce 


Wines:  Thompson  Sherry 
Krug,  '92 

Chateau  Lafite,  1887 
Chambertin,  1865 
Musigny,  1865 
Fine  Champagne,  1808 
C.  L.  Special  Cigars 
Pedro  Murias 


Flageolet  beans  —  Pommes  puree 
Broiled  incubators 

Fresh  peas 
Pate  de  foie  gras 

Salade  Demi-deuil 
Camembert  and  Gorgonzola 
Coffee 


Metropolitan  Club 


Brother  Aquarius 


The  minutes  of  the  last  Meeting  were  read  &  approved. 

On  motion  it  was  unanimously  resolved  that  the  thanks 
of  the  Club  be  tendered  to  Brother  Aquarius  as  an  appre- 
ciation on  the  part  of  the  Signs  of  his  kindness  and  trouble 
in  having  prepared  and  presented  to  the  Club  the  form  of 
invitation  now  in  use  by  the  Secretary. 

Brother  Capricornus  to  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select 
the  place  &  notify  the  Signs,  Brother  Cancer  to  be  his  alter- 
nate. Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treasurer 

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TWO   HUNDRED   AND  TWENTIETH 

MEETING 


Saturday  February  the  24th  1906  at  the  Union  Club 
Present:  Capricornus,  caterer;  Taurus,  Sagittarius,  Virgo, 

Leo. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Scorpio,  Pisces,  Aquarius,  Cancer,  Aries 
&  Libra. 

Menu:  Oysters  Green  asparagus 

Clear  green  turtle  Special  spring  chicken 

Planked  shad  Maitre  d'HStel  Salad  Gambetta 

Cucumbers  Cheese 
Bouchees  of  sweetbreads  and  fresh  Cafe 
mushrooms 

Wines:  Krug  '93 
Lafite  "70 
Charente  Brandy 
Convent  Sherry 
Kuhn  Madeira 
McTavish  Madeira 
Richebourg,  '70 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Cancer  to  be  the  next  caterer;  he  to  select 
the  place  and  notify  the  Signs,  Brother  Sagittarius  to  be  his 
alternate. 

Cost  of  Dinner  860.18      Amount  on  hand  8527.37 

Paid  by  Treasurer  60. —      Today's  Dinner  60. 

(Paid  by  caterer)       "H  Balance  remaining  f4^7~37 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty  eY  Treasurer. 


Union  Club 

Brother  Sagittarius 
Brother  Leo 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-FIRST 

MEETING 


Saturday  March  24th  1906 


At  the  Metropolitan  Club 


Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Aries,  Sagittarius,  Taurus, 
Virgo,  Aquarius,  Leo. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Scorpio,  Pisces,  Libra  &  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Fresh  caviar 

Grapefruit  au  Kirsch 
Chicken  gumbo 

Cream  of  fresh  mushrooms  aux 

quenelles 
Broiled  shad  and  roe 

Tomatoes  en  surprise 


Wines:  Graves  Sec 
Krug.  '93 

Chateau  Leoville,  '70 
La  Tache  Romanee,  '90 
Cognac  Savarin,  1824 
Hurricane  Madeira 
Upman  Cigars 


Mousse  de  ris  de  veau  with  fresh 

mushrooms  —  New  peas 
Saddle  of  lamb  —  Eggplant  broiled 

Potatoes  Duchesse 
Virginia  ham  braise  aux  epinards 
Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise  sauce 
Assorted  cheese  —  Lettuce  salad 
Biscuit  Tortoni  —  Cakes  —  Coffee 


Metropolitan  Club 


Brother  Sagittarius 
Aquarius 


The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Taurus  presented  the  Club  with  a  seal  in  crystal 
of  12  facets,  a  Sign  of  the  Zodiac  being  cut  on  each  facet. 

On  motion  the  unanimous  thanks  of  the  Club  were  ten- 
dered to  Brother  Taurus  for  his  very  interesting  &  welcome  gift. 


Cost  of  Dinner 
Paid  by  Treasurer 

Cost  to  each  of  the  7  Signs 
present 


S85.40 
60. 
5525.40 

$3.63 


Balance  on  hand 
Paid  on  a/c  this  Dinner 
Balance  remaining 


$467.37 

60. 
5407.37 


Bro.  Sagittarius  to  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs.  Bro.  Virgo  to  be  his  alternate. — 
Adjourned.  Leo — Secretary  er  Treas. 

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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-SECOND 

MEETING 


Thursday  April  26th  1906  at  the  Union  Club 


(The  day  and  date  of  this  meeting  was  fixed  by  unanimous  request  of  the 
"Signs"). 

Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Aries,  Taurus,  Scorpio, 
Cancer. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Pisces,  Virgo,  Libra,  Aquarius,  Capri- 
cornus  &  Leo. 

Menu:  Oysters  Croustade  of  fresh  mushrooms 


Oxtail  a  l'Anglaise 
Small  soft-shell  crabs 
Saddle  of  yearling  lamb 
Potatoes  Lyonnaise 
Green  peas 


Fresh  asparagus 
Chaudfroid  de  volaille 
Salade  Demi-deuil 
Cheese 
Cafe 


Wines: 


Chateau  Latour  Blanche,  1874 
Beaune  of  1878 
Musigny  of  1869 
Madeiras: 


By  Sagittarius 


McTavish  of  1819 


Blue  Pipe  of  1815 


And  Cognacs 
Krug,  1893 
Haut  Brion,  1890 


Cost  of  Dinner 
Contributed  by  Treasr 


867.32 
60.00 


Balance  charged  to  and  paid  by  Caterer 


S7.32 


The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  &  approved. 

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The  following  cablegram  was  received  by  Brother  Sag- 
ittarius from  Paris  and  was  duly  answered  by  wire: 


"Libra,  Leo,  Aquarius  send  greetings  &  Love  to  Signs." 

Brother  Virgo  to  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  &  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Taurus  to  be  his  alternate. 
Adjourned. 

Acting  Secty. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-THIRD 

MEETING 


Saturday.    November  24th  1906  at  The  Union  Club 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Libra,  Sagittarius,  Virgo, 
Aquarius,  Cancer,  Aries,  Scorpio. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Pisces,  Leo  &  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Cape  Cod  oysters 
Green-turtle  soup 
Broiled  live  cod.  Holt  sauce 
Potatoes  Persillade 

Saddle  of  Canada  lamb  —  String-beans 


Roast  ruddy  ducks 
Fried  hominy 
Celery,  mayonnaise 
Assorted  cheese —  Ice-cream 
Cafe 


Wines:  Moet  and  Chandon,  1884  Brother  Taurus 

Louis  Philippe  Brandy  "  Sagittarius 

Montrachet,  1875  "  Leo 

Musigny,  1870 

Chateau  Lafite,  1878,  (Union  Club) 


Brother  Taurus  having  consented  to  act  as  caterer  for 
to-night's  Dinner  in  place  of  Brother  Virgo,  the  latter  will 
be  the  caterer  for  the  next  Dinner.  He  to  appoint  the  place 
and  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Pisces  to  be  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Acting  Secty. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-FOURTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  December  29th  1906  at  Brother  Virgo's  new  apartment  at 

27  East  72d  Street 

Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Taurus,  Pisces,  Aquarius, 
Cancer,  Leo. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Scorpio,  Aries,  Libra  &  Sagittarius. 


Wines:  Duminy,  1884 

Lafite,  1878 


Margaux,  1877 
Mouton  Rothschild,  1877 
Madeira.  1809 
Cockburn  Port,  1844 


All  furnished  by  Brother  Virgo 


The  minutes  of  the  last  two  meetings  were  read  and 
approved.  Before  doing  so,  however,  the  Secretary  an- 
nounced the  death  of  Brother  Capricornus  and  all  standing 
and  in  silence  the  Signs  present  drank  to  his  memory. 

On  motion  the  dining  hour  of  the  Club  was  changed 
from  7.30  to  eight  o'clock. 

On  motion  the  thanks  of  the  Club  were  tendered  to 
Brother  Aquarius  for  the  copies  in  wax  of  the  Signs  of  the 
Zodiac  taken  from  the  Crystal  seal  presented  by  Brother 
Taurus. 

Brother  Pisces  to  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  notify  the  Signs.    Brother  Leo  to  be  his  alternate. 
Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treasurer. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-FIFTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  Jany  the  26th  1907 

Present:  Pisces,  caterer; 
Leo,  and  Cancer. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Scorpio, 

Menu:  Fresh  caviar 
Oysters 

Crabs  au  gumbo 

Celery  —  Olives  —  Radishes  — 

Almonds 
Terrapin 

Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 


At  the  Metropolitan  Club 
Sagittarius,  Virgo,  Taurus, 
Aries  &  Libra. 


String-beans —  Pommes  Duchesse 
Jerusalem  artichoke  a  la  creme 
Squab  Guinea  chicken  Metropolitan 

Endive  salad 
Hot  mince  pie 
Camembert  cheese 
Coffee 


Wines:  Moet  &  Chandon,  '85  by  Aquarius 

Lafite  of  "74  "  same 

Moselle,  Graacher 

Krug,  '92  [         Metropolitan  Club 

Brillat  Savarin  Cognac,  '24  J 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  &  approved. 


Cost  of  dinner  $88.21 
Paid  by  Treasurer  55. 

833.21 

Cost  to  each  of  the  Signs  present  84.07 

Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  8617.37 
Paid  on  a/c  this  dinner  55. 

8562.37  (balance  remaining) 

Brother  Scorpio  having  informed  the  Club  that  owing 
to  his  constant  absence  from  the  City  (he  is  now  a  resident 
of  Rochester)  and  his  present  state  of  health,  he  would  in 

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all  probability  be  unable  to  attend  the  Dinners  and  asked 
for  an  indefinite  leave  of  absence;  it  was 

Resolved,  that  the  regrets  of  the  Signs  be  expressed  to 
Brother  Scorpio,  with  their  best  wishes  for  his  prompt  resto- 
ration to  health, — and  at  the  same  time  it  was 

Voted  that  Brother  Scorpio's  name  be  placed  on  the 
Honorary  Retired  List  of  Signs  and  someone  be  elected  to 
fill  his  place  and  take  his  Sign  on  the  active  list  of  the  Club. 

Mr.  Henry  Walters  was  elected  to  take  and  assume  the 
Sign  of  Brother  Capricornus,  deceased,  and  Mr.  Francis  R. 
Appleton  was  elected  to  take  the  place  &  Sign  on  the  active 
list  made  vacant  by  the  retirement  of  Brother  Scorpio. 

Brother  Leo  to  be  the  next  Caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  &  notify  the  Signs.  Brother  Aquarius  to  be  his  al- 
ternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treasurer. 


270 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-SIXTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  February  the  23d 


At  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Libra,  Taurus,  Sagittarius,  Pis- 
ces, Capricornus. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Aries,  Scorpio,  Cancer,  Aquarius  & 
Virgo. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Clear  green  turtle 
Terrapin 

Mousse  de  jambon  Moderne 
Saddle  of  yearling  lamb  au  jus 

Fresh  string-beans  au  beurre 

Bermuda  potatoes 


Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise  sauce 
Roast  capon  Bennington  —  Broiled 

fresh  mushrooms  on  toast 
Assorted  cheese 
Nesselrode  pudding 
Cafe" 


Wines:  Murdock  Madeira,  1818 

Louis  Philippe  Brandy,  1809 
Chablis,  CIos  Grenouville,  1884 
Musigny,  1870 
1878 

Chateau  Leoville,  1874 
Veuve  Clicquot,  1899 
Krug,  1893 


given  by  Sagittarius 
given  by  Leo 
Union  Club 


The  minutes  of  the  previous  meeting  were  read  &  ap- 
proved. 


The  cost  of  Dinner  was 
Paid  by  treasurer 

Cost  to  each  of  the  Signs  present 

Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands 
Paid  for  this  Dinner 


$94.52 
60.— 

534.52 
85.75 

5622.37 
60.— 


Balance  5562.37 


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The  Secretary  read  a  letter  from  Brother  Scorpio  (Church) 
thanking  the  Club  for  their  action  in  placing  him  on  the 
Honorary  Retired  List  of  Signs. 

The  Secretary  also  read  a  letter  from  Brother  Gemini, 
accompanying  his  gift  to  the  Club  of  a  copy  of  "The  Influ- 
ence of  the  Zodiac  upon  Human  Life."  On  motion  it  was 
voted  that  the  Secretary  be  instructed  to  inform  Brother 
Gemini  of  the  acceptance  of  his  gift  and  to  express  to  him 
the  hearty  thanks  &  appreciation  of  the  Signs. 

Brother  Aquarius  to  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select 
the  place  and  notify  the  Signs.  Brother  Aries  to  be  his  al- 
ternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treasurer. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  March  23d  1907 


At  the  Metropolitan  Club 


Present:  Aquarius,  caterer;   Aries,  Pisces,  Virgo,  Tau- 
rus, Sagittarius,  Cancer,  Capricornus,  Libra,  Scorpio,  Leo. 
Absent:  Gemini. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Crab  au  gumbo 

Celery  —  Olives  —  Radishes  —  Almonds 
Boneless  terrapin 

Saddle  and  ribs  of  spring  lamb,  mint 
sauce 


Wines:  Steinberger  Cabinet,  1875 
Murdock  Madeira,  1822 
Balfour  Liqueur,  Brandy,  1801 
Thompson  Sherry 
Clicquot,  1899 
Haut  Brion,  1890 


Fresh  string-beans  —  Pommes 
pure6 

Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise 
Broiled  squab  Guinea  chicken 
Romaine  salad 
Camembert  cheese  —  Coffee 

given  by  Aquarius 
given  by  Sagittarius 

Metropolitan  Club 


The  minutes  of  the  previous  meeting  were  read  &  ap- 
proved. 


The  cost  of  the  dinner  was 
Paid  by  Treasurer 

Cost  to  each  of  the  Signs  present  was 

Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands 
Paid  for  this  dinner 
Balance 


S106.57 
60  — 
S46.57 
S4.23 

S562.37 
60. 
502.37 


Brother  Aries  to  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  &  notify  the  Signs. 
Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  €f  Treasurer. 

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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 


At  the  University  Club  Saturday  April  27th  1907 

Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Virgo,  Sagittarius,  Aquarius, 
Taurus,  Scorpio. 

Absent:  Pisces,  Cancer,  Capricornus,  Gemini,  Libra,  Leo. 


Menu:  Astrakhan  caviar 
Cape  Cod  oysters 
Cream  of  fresh  mushrooms 
Consomm£  de  volaille,  Sevigne 
Hors-d'oeuvre  varies 
Soft  clams  a  l'Ancienne 
Saddle  of  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce 
New  lima  beans 


Bermuda  potatoes  fondant 

New  asparagus,  sauce  Hollandaise 

Grapefruit,  au  Kirsch 

Spring  ducklings  —  Apple  sauce 

Boston  lettuce  salad 

Fresh  strawberry  parfait 

Cheese  —  Coffee 


Wines:     Amontillado  Altissimo 

Rauenthaler  Rothenburg,  1893 
Krug,  1898 

Chateau  Mouton,  1870 
Brillat  Savarin  Brandy,  1824 
Musigny,  1865 
Port,  Miles  River,  1851 
"    Tuke  Holdsworth,  1870 


University  Club 


given  by  Bro.  Scorpio 


The  cost  of  the  dinner  was  875.18 
Paid  by  the  Treasurer  60. 

815.18 

Cost  to  each  of  the  Signs  present  was  %2.ffo 


Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands 
Paid  for  this  dinner 


5402.37 

60. 
$342.37 


Brother  Cancer  to  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  &  notify  the  Signs:  Brother  Scorpio  to  be  his  alternate. 
Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treas. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-NINTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  November  the  30th  1907  at  the  Metropolitan  Club 

Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Taurus,  Scorpio, 
Virgo,  Aries,  Leo. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Pisces,  Capricornus,  Aquarius,  Libra. 


Menu:  Fresh  caviar 

Grapefruit  au  Maraschino 
Chicken  gumbo 

Celery  —  Olives  —  Radishes,  &c. 
Boiled  pompano,  Hollandaise  sauce 

Pommes  Windsor 
Mousse  of  sweetbread  Montmorency 
Roast  young  turkey  stuffed  with  chest- 
nuts 


Virginia  ham  braisG 

Spinach  —  String-beans  a  la  creme 

Ruddy  duck  —  Hominy  —  Samp 

Celery,  mayonnaise 

Hot  home-made  mince  pie 

Assorted  cheese 

Coffee 


Wines:  Sercial  Madeira,  1816 
Royalty  Amontillado 
Veuve  Clicquot,  dry,  1899 
Rauenthaler  Berg,  Auslese,  1893 
LaTache  Romanee,  1893 
Chateau  Margaux,  1893 
Brillat  Savarin  Brandy,  1804 


Brother  Sagittarius 


Metropolitan  Club 


The  cost  of  the  Dinner  was  598.28 
Paid  by  Treasurer  60. 

$38.28 

Cost  to  each  of  the  Signs  present 
was  fS.-jVif 


Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  8342.37 
Less  amount  paid  for  this  dinner  60. 

8282.37 


Bro  Scorpio  to  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  &  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs;  Bro  Libra  to 
be  his  alternate.  Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &"  Treasurer. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTIETH 

MEETING 


Saturday  December  28th,  at  The  Harvard  Club 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Libra,  Pisces,  Aquarius,  Sag- 
ittarius, Leo,  Aries,  Cancer,  Taurus. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Capricornus,  Virgo. 

The  "Signs"  were  so  pleased  by  the  beautiful  Menu- 
Card  which  Brother  Scorpio  had  had  made  for  this  dinner, 
that  on  a  motion  by  Brother  Libra  it  was  ordered  that  other 
Cards  of  a  like  character  be  made  and  the  Secty.  &  Treasurer 
was  directed  to  pay  for  same  out  of  funds  now  in  his  hands 
and  have  one  of  such  Cards  sent  to  each  Sign. 

Wines:  Leisler  Moselle  1 


XXX  Sherry 
Clicquot,  '99 
Otard  Brandy,  1835 
Chambertin,  '70 
Miles  River  Port,  "47 


Harvard  Club 


given  by  Leo 

"  Scorpio 


The  cost  of  the  dinner  was 


£140.90 
60. 


paid  by  Treasurer 


The  cost  to  each  of  the  Signs  present 


$80.90 
59 


Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands 
Paid  for  this  dinner 


8282.37 
60. 


S222.37 


The  minutes  of  the  228th  and  229th  meetings  were  read 
and  approved. 

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French 
Lanier 


HOWLAND 


MlLBURN 


Walters 


BOWDOIN 


Appleton 


Morgan 


''-4 


Post 


Latrobe 


ROBB 


L  E  DYA  R  D 


On  motion  it  was  ordered  that  the  extra  cost  of  each 
dinner  (over  &  above  the  $60.  paid  to  the  Caterer  by  the 
Treasurer)  should  not  hereafter  be  paid  that  evening  to  the 
Caterer  by  the  Signs  present  at  each  Dinner,  but  that  they 
should  pay  the  Sccty.  &  Treasurer  their  share  whenever  so 
advised  by  the  Secty.  &  Treasurer  what  that  share  was. 

A  motion  was  also  unanimously  carried  directing  the 
Secty.  &  Treasurer  to  express  to  the  members  of  the  Har- 
vard Club  the  thanks  &  appreciation  of  the  Zodiacs  for  the 
excellent  &  pleasant  dinner  they  had  enjoyed  in  the  former's 
Club  House. 

Brother  Libra  to  be  the  next  caterer;  he  to  select  the 
place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs.  Brother  Sag- 
ittarius to  be  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo 

Secty.  €f  Treasurer. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-FIRST 

MEETING 


Saturday  January  25th  at  Sherry's  Fifth  Ave.  &  44th  Street  (Sherry's 

private  apartments) 

Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Taurus,  Cancer, 
Leo,  Aries,  Pisces,  Virgo. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Capricornus,  Aquarius,  Scorpio. 


Menu :        Huitres  Canadienne 
Marmite  speciale 
Shad  grillee  Moutarde 
Spring  lamb  a  la  Brocke 
Pommes  Nouvelles 
Petits  pois,  bonne  femme 


Chaudfroid  Dandolo 
Canard  tete  rouge 
Salade 

Savarin  aux  fruits 

Fromage 

Cafe 


Wines:        XXX  Sherry  Madire 
Krug,  '89 
"C.  L."  Irroy,  "80 
Lafite,  '65 

Cognac,  Goddard,  1800 
Cafe  Anglais 
Pedro  Muria  Cigars 


All  given  by  Brother  Libra 


The  cost  of  the  Dinner  was  $120 

60   Paid  by  Treasurer. 

$60   Cost  to  each  of  the  Signs  present,  87.50 

The  Treasurer  reported  that  he  had  paid  Tiffany  &  Co. 
for  the  Menus  ordered  from  them  as  directed  and  that  the 

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report  of  the  finances  of  the  Club  including  this  evening's 
dinner  was  as  follows: 

Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  Jany.  9/08  $580.47  (including  Annual  dues) 

102. —  (since  deposited) 
5682.47 

180.     Paid  Tiffany  for  menus 
$502.47 

60.     Paid  for  this  dinner 
$442.47  balance 

The  Secretary  &  Treasurer  called  the  attention  of  the 
Signs  to  the  interesting  fact  that  the  February  Dinner  would 
be  the  40th  Anniversary  of  the  Club,  the  Signs  having  dined 
together  for  the  first  time  on  the  29th  of  February,  1868. 
The  celebration  of  the  event  was  left  entirely  in  the  hands  of 
Brother  Sagittarius  who  was  appointed  Caterer  for  that 
evening  (Brother  Taurus  being  his  alternate),  he  to  select  the 
place,  and  the  Secty.  to  notify  the  Signs. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  ey  Treasurer. 


279 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-SECOND 

MEETING 


Saturday  February  29th  1908  at  The  Union  Club 

Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Capricornus,  Aries,  Cancer,  Taurus. 
Absent:  Gemini,  Aquarius,  Scorpio,  Sagittarius,  Virgo, 
Pisces,  Libra. 


Menu:    Lynnhaven  Bay  oysters 
Green-turtle  soup 
Terrapin 

Capon  brais£  au  jus 

Virginia  ham  and  spinach 

Fresh  artichokes,  Hollandaise  sauce 


Punch 

Canvas- back  duck 

Samp  and  hominy 

Salad 

Fruit  pudding 
Cafe 


Wines:    Veuve  Clicquot,  sec,  1899 
Krug 

Thompson  Sherry 
Richebourg,  1875 
Brillat  Savarin  Brandy 
Musigny,  1878 

H.  St.  J.  S.  East  India  Sherry,  1838 
Superior  Alto  Douro  Port 


from  Union  Club 


presented  by  Brother  Leo 


The  cost  of  the  dinner  was  884.39 
Paid  by  Treasurer  60. 

824.39 

Cost  to  each  of  the  Signs  present  was  84.87K 

Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  §442.47 
Paid  for  this  dinner  60. 

8382.47 

280 


The  minutes  of  the  last  two  meetings  were  read  &  ap- 
proved. 

Owing  to  illness  Brother  Sagittarius  was  unable  to  act 
as  caterer  for  the  present  dinner  Brother  Leo  taking  his 
place.  It  was  however  unanimously  decided  that  Brother 
Sagittarius  should  act  as  caterer  at  the  40th  Anniversary 
of  the  Club  celebration  of  which  was  postponed  till  Saturday 
November  28th  1908.  Brother  Capricornus  to  be  the  ca- 
terer for  the  next  meeting  (March  28th)  he  to  select  the 
place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs: 

Brother  Taurus  to  be  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &"  Treasurer. 


281 


TWO 


HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-THIRD 
MEETING 


Saturday  March  the  28th  1908  at  the  Union  Club 


Present:  Capricornus,  caterer;  Taurus,  Aries,  Leo,  Sag- 
ittarius, Aquarius,  Cancer. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Pisces,  Virgo,  Libra,  Scorpio. 


Menu:  Caviar 
Oysters 

Clear  green-turtle  soup 
Terrapin 

Saddle  of  lamb  au  jus 
Celery  braise 


Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise  sauce 

Roast  guinea  chicken 

Salade  escarole 

Camembert 

Ice-cream 

Cafe 


Wines:     Clos  de  Vougeot  Blanc,  1890 
Veuve  Clicquot,  dry,  1899 
Richebourg,  1875 

Newton  Gordon,  1827 

Fine  Champagne,  Habersham,  1840 

East  India  Sherry 


from  Club 


presented  by  Brother  Sagittarius 


The  cost  of  the  dinner  was  580.21 
Paid  by  Treasurer  60. 

820.21 

Cost  to  each  of  the  Signs  present  was     $2.  rYT 

Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  S382.47 

60. 
5322.47 


The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

Brother  Taurus  to  be  the  next  Caterer  he  to  select  the 
place,  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs.  Brother  Sag- 
ittarius to  be  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo  Secty.  &  Treasurer. 

282 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-FOURTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  April  the  25th  1908  at  the  Metropolitan  Club 

Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Cancer,  Aries,  Sagittarius. 
Absent:   Aquarius,  Gemini,  Pisces,  Virgo,  Capricornus, 
Scorpio,  Leo. 

Menu:  Little-neck  clams  Fresh  asparagus  on  toast 

Potage  saute  Chaudfroid  of  Spring  Duckling 

Celery  —  Olives  —  Radishes  —  Almonds     Salad  a  la  Tosca 

Boiled  Penobscot  salmon,  Holland-  Brie  and  Gorgonzola  cheese 

aise  sauce  —  New  peas  Fresh  strawberries  and  ice-cream 

Rack  of  spring  lamb,  mint  sauce  Cakes —  Coffee 

Tomates  farcies  —  Bermuda  potatoes 

rissolees 

from  Club 

presented  by  Brother  Taurus 

Sagittarius 

Paid  by  Treasurer  towards  cost  of  dinner  860. 


Actual  cost  of  dinner  49.90 

Amount  returned  to  Treasurer  $10.10 

Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  $322.37 

Paid  for  this  dinner  49.90 


S272.47 

As  already  noted,  Brother  Sagittarius  to  be  the  next 
Caterer  (celebration  of  our  40th  Anniversary);  he  to  select 
the  place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs.  Brother 
Virgo  to  be  his  alternate.  Adjourned. 

Taurus — Secty.  &  Treasurer  pro  tern. 
283 


Wines:  Sherry 

Burgundy 

Moet  &  Chandon,  1884 
Balfour  Brandy,  1801 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-FIFTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  November  the  28th  1908  at  Sherrys 

Present:    Sagittarius,   caterer;    Aries,    Libra,  Cancer, 
Taurus,  Scorpio,  Virgo,  Pisces,  Aquarius,  Leo. 
Absent:  Gemini,  Capricornus. 

ZODIAC  CLUB 
In  Commemoration  of  the  40TH  Anniversary 
Sagittarius,  Caterer 


MENU 


Oysters  Gunther  Coves 
Oxtail  soup 
Terrapin 

Vol-au-vent  Financiere 
Saddle  of  yearling  lamb 


Pommes  rissolees  —  Petits  pois  francais 
Virginia  ham  aux  epinards 
Canvas-back  duck 
Samp  —  Fried  hominy 
Fromage  —  Dessert 


WINES 


Morgan  Cocktail 
Chablis  Superior 
Haut  Brion,  1890 
Musigny,  1870 
Clicquot,  1899 
Krug,  1900 
St.  James  Sherry 
Murdock  Madeira,  1818  1 
Blue  Pipe  "  1815  \ 
Louis  Philippe  Brandy  J 

Pedro  Murias  Cigars  of  1902 


from  "Sherry's" 

presented  by  Brother  Sagittarius 
presented  by  Brother  Libra 


Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  $272.57 
Paid  for  this  dinner  55. 


8217.57 


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The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

The  Secretary  presented  the  resignation  of  Brother 
Gemini  which  on  motion  was  accepted  and  with  regret. 
By  unanimous  vote  Brother  Gemini  who  is  one  of  the  orig- 
inal Signs  still  living  was  elected  an  Honorary  Member  of 
the  Club. 

This  Meeting  being  in  commemoration  of  the  40th 
Anniversary  of  the  Club,  the  Secretary  read  a  short  History 
of  the  Club  prepared  by  a  former  Secretary  of  the  Signs  our 
late  Brother  Taurus,  also  extracts  from  the  old  minutes 
with  account  of  the  first  meeting  (Feby.  29th  1868). 

The  next  dinner  coming  the  day  after  Christmas  it  was 
decided  to  postpone  that  Meeting  till  Saturday  January  2d, 
1909.  Brother  Virgo  to  be  the  next  caterer  he  to  select  the 
place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs;  Brother  Aqua- 
rius to  be  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treasurer. 


285 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-SIXTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  January  2d.  1909  at  the  Metropolitan  Club 


Present:    Virgo,  caterer;    Aries,  Aquarius,  Sagittarius, 
Taurus,  Cancer,  Libra,  Capricornus,  Scorpio,  Leo. 
Absent:  Pisces. 


Menu:  Caviar 

Cotuit  oysters 
Oxtail  a  I'Anglaise 

Celery  —  Olives  —  Radishes  —  Almonds 

Boned  terrapin 

Saddle  of  mutton  —  Jelly 

Jerusalem  artichokes  a  la  creme 


Pommes  Chateau 
Philadelphia  capon  stuffed  with 

chestnuts 
Virginia  ham 

Heart  of  lettuce,  mayonnaise 
Hot  mince  pie 
Cheese  —  Coffee 


Wines:  Irroy,  '84,  In  magnums  presented  by  Brother  Aquarius 

Miles  River  Port  "  Brother  Scorpio 

Cockburn  Port 
Imperial  old  pale  Sherry 
Cigars,  Pedro  Murias,  1904 
Louis  Philippe  Brandy 
Chateau  Margaux,  1870 


Balance  In  Treasurer's  hands  217.57 
Deposits  (dues  &c.)  340.10 

557.67 


The  cost  of  this  dinner  was  130.35 
Paid  by  the  Treasurer  55. 

leaving  75.35 
or  S7.53K  as  cost  to  each  of  the  Signs 
present. 


The  Minutes  of  the  last  Meeting  were  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Aquarius  to  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to  select 
the  place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs. 

Brother  Aries  to  be  his  alternate.  Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  €f  Treasurer. 


286 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  January  30th  1909  at  Sherry's 


Present:  Aquarius,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Taurus,  Virgo, 
Aries,  Cancer,  Scorpio,  Leo. 

Absent:  Pisces,  Libra,  Capricornus. 

Menu:  Huitres  Points  d'asperges  sur  toast 

Potage  oxtail  Jambon  Virginie  diable 
Terrapin  au  naturel  Salade  d'endive  riche 

Pintade  grille  Flan  aux  pommes 

Petits  pois  —  Carrots  —  Onions  et  Laitue  Cafe 

Wines:  Krug,  1900 

Clicquot,  1899  >         All  from  Sherry's 

Chateau  Margaux,  1877  ] 

Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  502.67 
Cost  of  this  dinner  5165.64 
Less  paid  by  Treasurer  55. 

$110.64 

or  S13.      cost  to  each  of  the  Signs  present. 

The  Minutes  of  the  last  Meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

The  following  verses  by  Brother  Virgo  and  composed  by 
him  in  answer  to  the  notice  of  this  dinner  were  ordered  to  be 
inscribed  upon  the  Minutes: 

"Sister  Virgo  with  pleasure 
Will  come  to  the  Dance 
She  will  tread  you  a  measure 
That  your  Soul  will  entrance 
Will  you  wish  to  chastise  her? 
For  hugging  you  so? 
Why  not  then  re-baptize  her 
Since  she's  misnamed  Virgo? 
She  will  eat  things  delicious 
She  will  drink  Vintage  Wine 
And  with  Arms  meretricious 
Her  dear  Charlie  entwine." 

287 


Mr.  William  Bayard  Cutting  was  elected  at  this  meeting 
to  take  the  Sign  of  Gemini,  vacant  by  the  resignation  of  Mr. 
Edwin  A.  Post. 

Brother  Aries  to  be  the  next  caterer  he  to  select  the 
place,  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs;  Brother  Scorpio 
to  be  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treasurer. 


288 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  March  27th  1909  at  The  University  Club 

(No  meeting  was  held  in  February  owing  to  the  absence  from  town  and  illness 
of  a  large  number  of  the  Signs.) 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Cancer,  Leo. 
Absent:    Taurus,  Capricornus,  Aquarius,  Virgo,  Aries, 
Pisces,  Libra,  Gemini. 


Menu:  Astrakhan  caviar 

Gunther  Cove  oysters 
Sorrel  a  la  Francaise 
Varies  —  Hors-d'oeuvre 
North  Carolina  shad  and  roe 
broiled  Maitre  d'Hotel 
Sliced  tomatoes 
Philadelphia  capon  boned  and  roasted 


New  peas 

Bermuda  potato  rissolees 
New  asparagus,  sauce  Hollandaise 
Cold  Virginia  ham 
Alligator  pear  and  lettuce  salad 
Fresh  strawberry  pudding,  maras- 
chino sauce 
Cheese  —  Coffee 


Wines:  Sherry 

Veuve  Clicquot,  1899 
Pol  Roger,  1898 
Brandy,  1835 
Musigny,  1865 
Miles  River  Port,  '57 


University  Club 


Brother  Scorpio 


Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands   £447.62  §5.30  received 

Cost  of  this  dinner  §54.70  back  by  Treasurer. 

Paid  by  Treasurer  60. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 
Brother  Cancer  was  appointed  to  be  the  next  caterer,  he  to 
select  the  place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs;  Brother 
Aries  to  be  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treasurer. 

289 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  THIRTY-NINTH 

MEETING 

Saturday  April  the  24th  1909  at  the  Metropolitan  Club 

Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Aries,  Scorpio, 
Taurus. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Leo,  Pisces,  Virgo,  Aquarius,  Libra, 
Capricornus. 

Menu:      Fresh  caviar  Mashed  potatoes  a  la  creme  au  gratin 

Little-neck  clams  Endive  salad  * 

Oxtail  a  la  Francaise  Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise  sauce 

Boiled  Penobscot  salmon,  Hoi-  and  melted  butter 

landaise  sauce  —  New  peas  Assorted  cheese 

Mousse  of  sweetbreads  Strawberries  and  ice-cream  —  Cakes 

Fresh  mushrooms  a  la  creme  Coffee 
Roast  squab  Guinea  chicken 

The  wines  were  Clicquot  of  '99  from  the  Club  and  various  other  wines  donated 
by  Brother  Sagittarius  and  Brother  Taurus. 

Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  8392.92 
Cost  of  this  dinner  &  paid  by  Treasurer  40.08 

Brother  Aries  was  appointed  the  next  caterer,  he  to 
select  the  place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs;  Brother 
Libra  to  be  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treasurer. 


290 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FORTIETH 

MEETING 


Saturday  November  27th  1909  at  the  University  Club 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Libra,  Virgo,  Aqua- 
rius, Scorpio,  Cancer,  Leo. 

Absent:  Capricornus,  Taurus,  Pisces,  Gemini. 


Menu:  Oysters 

Green-turtle  soup 

Crab  flakes  and  oyster-crabs  a  la 
Dewey 

Fresh  mushrooms  broiled,  on  toast 


Canvas-back  duck —  Hominy 

Celery  salad  a  l'Universite 

Hot  mince  pie 

Bisque  Victoria  —  Cheese 

Coffee 


Wines:  Amontillado,  1844 

Miles  River  Port,  1850 
Johannisberger 
Krug,  1898 
Chambertin,  1889 
Brandy,  1847 


Brother  Aquarius 
Scorpio 

University  Club 


Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  8252.84 
Cost  of  this  dinner  $104.11 
Less  paid  by  Treasurer  60. 

$44.11 

or  S5.51  to  each  of  the  Signs  present. 


The  minutes  of  the  two  last  Meetings  were  read  and 
approved. 

Brother  Libra  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  meet- 
ing the  date  of  which  was  changed  by  unanimous  consent 
from  Saturday  December  25th  to  Monday  December  27th; 
he  to  select  the  place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs. 
Brother  Virgo  to  be  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treasurer. 

291 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-FIRST 

MEETING 


Monday  December  the  27th  at  Sherrys 


Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Virgo,  Aquarius,  Cancer,  Leo, 
Taurus,  Scorpio,  Aries,  Sagittarius. 

Absent:  Gemini,  Capricornus,  Pisces. 


Menu :      Salade  Florentine  —  Huitres  Points  d'asperges  sur  toast 

Oxtail  a  I'Anglaise  Canvas-back  ducks 

Terrapin  Duchesse  Plum  pudding 

Langue  de  veau  Mornay  Fruit  —  Cafe 
Haricots  de  Lima  —  Pommes  Hollandaise 


Wines:     Moet  &  Chandon,  '93,  cuvee  '81 
Musigny,  1865 
Sherry,  No.  XXX 
Krug,  1898,  Bass  Rock  Farm 
Madeira,  Forget-me-not 
Cafe  Anglais  Brandy,  L.  P.  B.,  1797 
Pedro  Muria  Cigars  (large) 


All  presented 
by  Brother  Libra 


Balance  in  hands  of  Treasurer 

after  paying  for  last  dinner  $192.40 
Annual  dues  (12  ®  $30.)  360.— 
Present  balance  $552.40 

The  minutes  of  the  last  Meeting  were  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Virgo  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  Meet- 
ing, he  to  select  the  place,  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the 
Signs:  Brother  Scorpio  to  be  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Sectry.  &  Treasurer. 

292 


Cost  of  this  dinner  $193.25 
Less  amt.  paid  by  Treasurer  60. 

$133.25 

or  $14.  jVo  paid  each  of  the  Signs  present. 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-SECOND 

MEETING 


Saturday  January  29th  1910  at  Sherrys 

Present:   Virgo,  caterer;   Libra,  Sagittarius,  Aquarius, 
Taurus,  Scorpio,  Capricornus,  Cancer,  Leo. 
Absent:  Pisces,  Gemini,  Aries. 


Menu: 


Oysters —  Florentine  salad 
Potage  Brunoise 
Shad  grillee 
Agneau  roti 

Lima  beans  —  Pommes 


Poussins  de  pintade 

Salade 
Peches  de  serre  flambee 
Fruits  —  Cafe 


Wines: 


Krug,  '98 

Musigny,  1870 

Bass  Rock  Farm  Champagne 

Madeira  Blandy  Sercial,  1818 

Louis  Philippe  Brandy 


All  from  Sherry's 


presented  by  the  Caterer 


Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  $492.40 

Cost  of  this  dinner  $195.45 
Less  paid  by  Treasurer  60. 

135.45 

or  S15.05  to  each  of  the  Signs  present. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  Meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

A  beautiful  old  English  Silver  Tankard  was  presented 
by  the  Signs  at  this  meeting  to  their  Secretary  &  Treasurer, 
and  on  motion  of  Brother  Libra  it  was  voted  that  Brother 
Taurus  prepare  the  following  minute  in  regard  thereto: 

293 


"On  the  occasion  of  this  dinner  The  Signs  took  great 
"  pleasure  in  presenting  to  Brother  Leo  (J.  Hampden  Robb) 
"  their  Secretary  &  Treasurer  A  Silver  Tankard  as  a  token  of 
"their  grateful  appreciation  &  affection." 

It  was  further  voted  on  motion  of  Brother  Libra,  that 
the  Records  of  the  Club  since  its  formation  be  compiled  and 
published,  that  100  volumes  of  such  publication  be  printed 
&  that  Brother  Taurus  &  Brother  Leo  be  charged  with  the 
matter. 

Brother  Scorpio  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next 
meeting,  he  to  select  the  place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify 
the  Signs.    Brother  Sagittarius  to  be  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treasurer. 


294 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-THIRD 

MEETING 


Saturday  February  the  26th  at  the  Harvard  Club 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Aquarius,  Virgo, 
Cancer,  Capricornus,  Leo. 

Absent:  Libra,  Taurus,  Aries,  Gemini. 

The  Menu  on  a  beautifully  engrossed  card  which  Brother 
Scorpio  had  made  is  as  follows: 


Menu:  Caviar 

Lynnhaven  oysters 
Petite  marmite 
Terrapin 

Vol-au-vent  of  sweetbreads 
Roast  sucking  pig 

Bermuda  potatoes 


Boned  squab-pigeons 
Flageolet  beans 

Pate  de  foie  gras 

Endive  salade 

Gateau  St.  Honore 

Coffee 


Wines:  Sherry 

Krug,  in  magnums 
Nuits,  1889 
Louis  Philippe  Brandy 
Chateau  Brandin 
Cigars 


All  from  Caterer 


Balance  in  the  hands  of  Treasurer 
S432.40 


Cost  of  this  Dinner  S122.95  or  S8.97  to  each 

Less  paid  by  Treasurer  60.  of  the  Signs  present. 

62.95 


Before  reading  the  minutes  the  Secretary  announced  the 
death  of  Brother  Pisces,  &  as  customary,  the  Signs  drank  to 
his  memory  standing  and  in  silence. 

295 


The  Minutes  of  the  last  Meeting  were  then  read  and 
approved. 

Brother  Leo  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  meeting 
he  to  select  the  place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs: 
Brother  Sagittarius  to  be  his  alternate.  Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treasurer. 


296 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-FOURTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  April  2d  at  The  Union  Club 

(This  meeting  should  have  been  held  on  March  26th,  but  was  postponed  owing 
to  the  absence  at  that  time  from  the  City  of  most  of  the  Signs.) 

Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Virgo,  Cancer,  Aries, 
Scorpio. 

Absent:  Libra,  Aquarius,  Capricornus,  Taurus,  Gemini. 

Menu:       Seapuit  oysters  Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise 

Clear  green  turtle  Roast  boneless  jumbo  squab 

Bisque  of  soft  clams  Virginia  ham 

Terrapin,  Union  Club  Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croQte 

Saddle  of  spring  lamb  Florentine  Chiffonnade  salad 

New  peas  au  beurre  Assorted  cheese 


Wines:        Krug,  1900 

Clicquot,  1900 
Moet  &  Chandon,  '89 
Very  old  Cognac  Vierge 
LaTour  Blanche,  '74,  and 
Romanee,  '68 


Union  Club 


From  the  Caterer 


Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  5372.40 

Cost  of  this  Dinner                 $89.70  or  $4.95  to  each 

Less  paid  by  Treasurer              60.  of  the  Signs  present. 

829.70 


The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  &  approved. 

Brother  Sagittarius  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next 
meeting  he  to  select  the  place,  and  the  Secretary  to  notify 
the  Signs:  Brother  Cancer  to  be  his  alternate.  Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &  Treasurer. 

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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-FIFTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  April  30th  1910  at  The  Metropolitan  Club 

Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Aries,  Cancer,  Scorpio, 
Virgo,  Leo. 

Absent:  Libra,  Aquarius,  Capricornus,  Taurus,  Gemini. 

Menu:  Hors-d'oeuvre  varies  Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise  and 
Cotuit  oysters  melted  butter 

Oxtail  a  la  Francaise  Pate  de  foie  gras 
Boiled  Penobscot  salmon,  Hollandaise     Hearts  of  lettuce 

Vol-au-vent  a  I'Andalouse  Assorted  cheese 

Spring  lamb,  mint  sauce  Savarin  au  rhum  panache 

New  peas  —  Stuffed  green  peppers  Coffee 


Wines:        Krug  of  "98,  and 
Musigny,  '87 

Murdock  Madeira  of  1817  and 
Cafe  Anglais  Brandy  of  1797 


Metropolitan  Club 


From  Sagittarius 


Balance  in  Treasurer's  hands  5312.40 

Cost  of  this  Dinner  S72.49     or  Sl.^Vo  t0  eacn  °f      Signs  present. 

Less  paid  by  Treasurer  60. 

S12.49 


The  minutes  of  the  last  Meeting  were  read  &  approved, 
and  Brother  Cancer  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  meet- 
ing; he  to  select  the  place,  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the 
Signs:  Brother  Taurus  to  be  his  alternate. 

Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  &"  Treasurer. 


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TWO   HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-SIXTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  November  the  26th  at  The  Metropolitan  Club 

Present:   Cancer,  caterer;  Capricornus,  Scorpio,  Sagit- 
tarius, Virgo,  Aquarius,  Leo,  Aries. 
Absent:  Gemini,  Taurus,  Libra. 


Menu :  Fresh  caviar  —  Cotuit  oysters 

Oxtail  a  la  Francaise 

Celery  —  Olives  —  Radishes  —  Almonds 

Broiled  chicken-halibut,  Egg  and  Hol- 
landaise  sauce 

Fried  oyster-crabs  —  Tomatoes  en  sur- 
prise 


Roast  suckling  pig,  presented  by 

Brother  Scorpio  —  Apple  sauce 
Grilled  sweet  potatoes  —  Broiled 

fresh  mushrooms 
Golden  plover  sur  canape 
Celery  and  pineapple  salad 
Hot  mince  pie —  Pumpkin  pie 
Cheese  and  coffee 


Wines: 


Clicquot,  1899  (English) 
Amontillado  Sherry 
Haut  Brion,  1899 
LaTache  Romanee,  1889 
Martell  Brandy,  1835 


Metropolitan  Club 


Balance  in  hands  of  Treasurer   $252.40  (Total  cost  of  dinner  76.19) 

Less  paid  for  this  dinner  55.  or  $2.65  to  each  of  the  Signs  present. 

S197.40 


The  Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  &  approved. 

It  was  voted,  that  as  the  next  regular  Dinner  of  the 
Club  fell  on  New  Year's  Eve,  that  same  should  be  postponed 
for  one  week,  and  given  on  Saturday  January  7th  191 1. 

Brother  Taurus  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  meet- 
ing, he  to  select  the  place,  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the 
Signs.  Adjourned. 

Leo — Secty.  ey  Treasurer. 


29.) 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  January  7th  1911  at  Union  Club 

Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Libra,  Cancer,  Virgo,  Capri- 
cornus,  Aquarius,  Sagittarius. 

Absent:  Leo,  Scorpio,  Gemini,  Aries. 


Menu:  Canapes  of  fresh  caviar 
Cape  Cod  oysters 
Crab  gumbo 

Celery  —  Olives  —  Radishes 

Salted  almonds 
Terrapin,  Union  Club 
Leg  of  hothouse  lamb  Menagere 
New  string-beans  saute 


Roast  canvas-back  ducks 

Fried  hominy  —  Currant  jelly 
Garcia  salad 
Pears  a  la  Richelieu 
Camembert  cheese 
Special  coffee 
Liqueurs 


Wines:  Martini  cocktails 

Amontillado  Passado 
Pol  Roger,  1892 

Krug,  private  cuvee,  extra  sec,  1889 

News  of  the  serious  illness  of  Bro.  Leo  was  received 
with  great  regret. 

Bro.  Libra  presented  the  Signs  with  handsome  table 
linen,  embroidered  with  the  Signs  of  the  Zodiac,  the  linen 
being  first  used  at  this  dinner.  Bro.  Virgo  was  appointed 
to  make  a  suitable  acknowledgment  of  this  gift  to  the  donor 
expressing  the  thanks  of  the  Signs. 

Total  cost  of  dinner  8103.45 

Paid  from  Treasury       55.  Share  of  each  person  $6.92 

48.45 

Bro.  Sagittarius  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  dinner. 
Adjourned. 

Scorpio — Acting  Secretary  &  Treasurer. 
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No  dinner  was  held  on  Saturday  January  28  191 1, 
owing  to  the  death  of  Bro.  Leo  which  occurred  on  January 
2 1  St. 

James  Hampden  Robb  was  born  on  November  23,  1847.  He  became  a  mem- 
ber of  The  Zodiac  in  1890  taking  the  Sign  of  Leo  and  succeeding  Gen.  Edward  E. 
Potter,  the  Founder. 

Col.  Robb  studied  at  Harvard.  Being  obliged  by  ill  health  to  leave  the  Uni- 
versity before  taking  a  degree,  he  received  a  Bachelor's  degree  in  the  last  week  of  his 
life  which  caused  him  to  express  great  satisfaction  to  know  that  his  name  would 
thereafter  be  enrolled  among  Harvard  men. 

He  leaves  an  honorable  name  and  one  well  known  for  the  numerous  public 
offices  he  has  held,  among  them  being  State  Senator,  Park  Commissioner,  Chief  of 
Staff  1st  Brigade  N.  G.  N.  Y.  He  has  served  The  Zodiac  as  Secretary  and  Treasurer 
since  1905. 

As  in  the  sky  The  Zodiac  borders  the  path  of  the  Sun,  here  on  earth  it  may 
justly  be  said  Bro.  Leo  was  the  Constellation  around  which  the  other  Signs  traveled 
in  a  well  arranged  and  pleasant  path.  Whoever  of  the  Signs  succeeds  him  in  office 
will  be  fortunate  to  attain  to  any  degree  the  success  and  respect  which  Brother  Leo 
commanded  and  enjoyed. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 


Saturday,  February  25th  1911,  at  Metropolitan  Club 

Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Cancer,  Capricornus,  Tau- 
rus, Scorpio,  Virgo. 

Absent:  Aries,  Gemini,  Aquarius,  Libra. 


Menu :  Fresh  caviar 

Cotuit  oysters 
Oxtail  a  la  Francaise 
Planked  shad 
Boneless  terrapin 


Fresh  asparagus 

Broiled  breasts  of  Philadelphia  chicken 
Roast  Wiltshire  ham 
Pate  de  foie  gras  —  Salad 
Camembert  and  Gorgonzola  cheeses 


Chateau  Yquem,  1874 
Champagne  Veuve  Clicquot,  1899 
Chateau  Haut  Brion,  1890 
Clos  de  Vougeot,  1887 
Murdock  Madeira,  1822 
Balfour  Brandy,  1801 


The  wines  all  from  the  cellar  of 
Bro.  Sagittarius,  the  caterer  for  the  evening. 


The  death  of  Bro.  Leo,  James  Hampden  Robb,  was 
referred  to  with  much  feeling  and  a  toast  was  drunk  to  his 
memory,  all  standing  and  in  silence. 

On  motion  Bro.  Scorpio  was  chosen  to  be  Secretary  and 
Treasurer  to  succeed  Bro.  Leo  who  had  held  the  office  since 
November  25,  1905. 

Total  cost  of  dinner  $77.41 
Paid  from  Treasury       50. — 

Share  of  each  person  $4.57 

Adjourned. 

Scorpio, — Secretary  and  Treasurer. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FORTY-NINTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  March  25th  at  Metropolitan  Club 


Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Aquarius,  Aries,  Cancer,  Scor- 
pio, Sagittarius. 

Absent:  Taurus,  Gemini,  Libra,  Capricornus. 


Wines:        Clicquot,  1899—  Louis  Philippe  Brandy— Haut  Brion,  1899 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

There  being  two  vacancies  in  the  membership,  Mr. 
Joseph  H.  Choate  and  Mr.  Nelson  W.  Aldrich  were  proposed 
and  each  received  the  unanimous  vote  of  the  Signs  present. 
The  absent  Signs  being  informed  and  their  consent  and 
approval  being  had  Mr.  Choate  and  Mr.  Aldrich  were  duly 
notified  of  their  election  and  the  Secretary  received  from  each 
of  these  gentlemen  a  note  to  say  that  he  accepted  with  pleas- 
ure the  invitation  to  join  the  Signs. 

Mr.  Choate  takes  the  place  and  Sign  of  Leo  succeeding 
the  late  Mr.  James  Hampden  Robb.  Mr.  Aldrich  takes  the 
place  and  Sign  of  Pisces  succeeding  the  late  Mr.  Seth  Barton 
French. 

Total  cost  of  the  dinner   S70.80      Share  of  each  person  83.46 
Paid  from  Treasury  50. 

Aries  to  be  caterer  for  April  dinner.  Adjourned. 


Menu:  Cotuit  oysters 


Fresh  asparagus,  Hollandaise  sauce 
Squab-chicken  Metropolitan 


Potage  saute 

Planked  shad  and  roe 

Rack  of  spring  lamb 

Green  peas  —  Bermuda  potatoes 


Romaine  salad 
Nesselrode  pudding 


Scorpio — Secretary  ey  Treasurer. 


3«3 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTIETH 
MEETING 


Saturday  April  29,  1911  at  The  Brook 


Present:  Aries,  caterer;  Cancer,  Gemini,  Leo,  Pisces, 
Sagittarius,  Taurus,  Scorpio,  Virgo. 

Absent:  Aquarius,  Capricornus,  Libra. 

Menu :  Caviar  Pate  de  foie  gras  en  croOte 

Cotuit  oysters  Escarole  salad 

Sorrel  soup  Apple  pie  a  I'Anglaise 

Wild  trout  American  cheese 

Capon  a  la  Brook  Lemon  ice 

Bermuda  potatoes  —  Green  peas  Coffee 

The  wines  were  Veuve  Clicquot  1899  and  Pichon  Longue- 
ville  1893 —  For  a  liqueur  the  Caterer  offered  "Methe- 
glen"  an  ancient  product  of  Honey  made  in  New  Jersey 
and  celebrated  we  are  told  in  the  annals  of  the  Yale  Alumni. 
After  duly  tasting  this  Cordial  some  of  the  heroes  present 
called  for  Brandy. 

The  minutes  of  the  previous  meeting  were  read  and 
approved. 

The  meeting  was  notable  by  reason  of  the  first  attend- 
ance of  the  two  Signs  recently  elected,  Brothers  Leo  and 
Pisces.  To  each  of  them  was  presented  for  a  souvenir  a 
menu  card  illustrated  with  the  Signs  and  names  of  the  mem- 
bers, in  color. 

Total  cost  of  the  dinner  $143— 
Paid  from  Treasury  $60 
Share  of  each  Sign  present  $9.22. 

The  Secretary  to  be  caterer  for  November.  Adjourned. 

Scorpio — Secry  &  Treasurer. 
304 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-FIRST 

MEETING 


Saturday  November  25th  1911,  at  Metropolitan  Club 

Present:  Virgo,  Aquarius,  Cancer,  Taurus,  Leo,  Libra, 
Sagittarius,  Pisces. 

Absent:  Aries,  Capricornus,  Gemini,  Scorpio. 


Menu :  Caviar 

Cotuit  oysters 
Oxtail  soup 
Boiled  chicken-halibut 
Mousse  of  sweetbreads 


Fresh  mushrooms 

Roast  capon  stuffed  with  chestnuts 

Virginia  ham  —  Spinach 

Salad  —  Hot  mince  pie  —  Pumpkin  pie 


Wines:  Krug  1898,  magnums 

Haut  Brion 

Madeira,  supplied  by  Bro.  Sagittarius 

Bro.  Scorpio,  Secretary  and  Treasurer,  having  sailed 
abroad  today  for  the  winter  asks  leave  of  absence  and  re- 
ports that  Bro.  Cancer  has  consented  to  act  as  Secretary 
pro  tern  in  his  absence. 

The  Treasurer  makes  the  following  statement  for  the 
Season  1910-191 1 . 

Received  from  the  Estate  of  Mr.  J.  Hampden 

Robb,  balance  in  his  hands  as  Treasurer  $582.13 
Sundry  dues  from  Signs,  their  share  of  dinners  &c.  129.03 

$711.16 

Cost  of  four  dinners  less  share  of  Signs  356.43 
Illuminated  Menu  cards  35. 
Leather  Box  for  Records  10. 
Balance  forward  309.73 

$711.16 

Cost  of  dinner  $89.86 

Libra  caterer  for  Dec'r. — Adjourned. 

Cancer — Secretary  pro  tern. 
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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-SECOND 

MEETING 


Saturday  December  23  1911  at  Sherrys 


Present:  Libra,  caterer;  Pisces,  Gemini,  Cancer,  Tau- 
rus, Virgo,  Sagittarius,  Aquarius,  Leo. 
Absent:  Aries,  Capricornus,  Scorpio. 


Moet  &  Chandon,  1893 
Musigny,  1877 
Mouton  Rothschild,  1875 
Forget-me-not  Madeira 
Constitution  Madeira 

Cost  of  dinner,  $175 


Virgo  caterer  for  January. 
Adjourned. 


Menu 


Oysters 

Potage  chiffonnade 
Terrapin  a  la  Morgan 
Suckling  pig 


Cailles  Louisiana 
Canvas-backs 
Ice-cream  —  Fruit,  etc. 


Wines 


Duminy,  1884 


Cancer — Secretary  pro  tern. 


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TWO 


HUNDRED  AND 
MEETING 


FIFTY-THIRD 


Saturday  January  27  1912,  at  Metropolitan  Club 

Present:   Virgo,  caterer;    Pisces,  Aquarius,  Sagittarius, 
Cancer,  Capricornus,  Taurus,  Gemini,  Leo. 
Absent:  Libra,  Aries,  Scorpio. 

Menu:  Fresh  caviar  Broiled  mushrooms 

Cotuit  oysters  Capon  stuffed  with  chestnuts 

Oxtail  soup  Virginia  ham 

Boneless  terrapin  Cheese 
Spring  lamb 

Wines:  Krug,  1898 

Lafite,  1878 

Cost  of  dinner  $122.01 

Capricornus  caterer  for  February. 
Adjourned. 

Cancer — Secretary  pro  tern. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-FOURTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  February  24,  1912  at  Sherrys 

Present:  Capricornus,  caterer;  Leo,  Virgo,  Cancer, 
Sagittarius,  Taurus. 

Absent:  Aquarius,  Pisces,  Aries,  Gemini,  Libra,  Scorpio. 

Menu:  Petites  canapes  Celery-fed  fowl  a  la  Walters 

Oysters  Samp  —  Celery 

Oxtail  soup  Strawberry  ice-cream 

Terrapin  Fruits 
Supreme  de  volaille 

Wines:  Krug,  1898 

Chateau  Haut  Brion,  '81 

Cost  of  dinner         S30.00  : 

Sagittarius  caterer  for  March. 
Adjourned. 

Cancer— Secretary  pro  tern. 


308 


TWO   HUNDRED   AND  FIFTY-FIFTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  March  30,  1912  at  Sherrys 

Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Aquarius,  Taurus,  Can- 
cer, Virgo. 

Absent:  Libra,  Scorpio,  Aries,  Capricornus,  Leo,  Pisces. 

Menu:  Oysters  Asperges,  Hollandaise 

Oxtail  soup  Supreme  de  volaille  Pascal 
Fish  Salade 

Timbale  Sherry  Cheese  —  Fruit 

Wines:  Clicquot,  1899 

Musigny,  1865 
Haut  Brion,  1881 

Cost  of  Dinner  £91. 

The  Signs  heard  with  deep  regret  of  the  sudden  death 
on  March  i  of  Bro.  Gemini,  Mr.  William  Bayard  Cutting. 
He  was  elected  a  Member  of  The  Zodiac  Jan.  30,  1909. 

A  toast  to  his  memory  was  drunk,  all  standing. 

Taurus  caterer  for  April. 
Adjourned. 

Cancer — Secretary  pro  tem. 


309 


TWO   HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-SIXTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  April  27th  1912,  at  Sherrys 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Sagittarius,  Aquarius,  Leo, 
Virgo,  Capricornus,  Cancer. 

Absent:  Libra,  Scorpio,  Aries,  Pisces. 

Menu :        Cape  Cod  oysters  Supreme  de  pintade  Pascal 

Potage  sautS  Asperges  nouvelle,  sauce  Hollandaise 

Sole  Anglaise  Fromages  assortis 

Ris  de  veau  aux  champi-  Fruits 
gnons 

Wines:  Moet  &  Chandon.  1898 

Clicquot,  1899 
Haut  Brion,  1881 

Cost  of  dinner  S128.05. 

The  Secretary  to  be  caterer  for  first  Dinner  next  Season. 
Adjourned. 

Cancer — Secretary  pro  tern. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  November  30th  1912,  at  Sherrys 

Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Virgo,  Aquarius,  Leo,  Taurus, 
Cancer,  Capricornus. 

Absent:  Pisces,  Aries,  Libra,  Sagittarius. 

Menu:  Smith  Island  oysters  Butterballs  boned  and  grilled 

Chiffonnade  a  la  creme  Charlotte  meringue 

Terrapin  Morgan  Fruit 

Timbale  a  la  Bouton  Coffee 

Wines:  Kmg,  1898 

Musigny,  1870 
Leoville  Lascassar,  '80 

Bro.  Scorpio  expressed  his  thanks  to  Bro.  Cancer  for 
his  kindness  in  acting  as  Secretary  pro  tern  last  season. 

The  Secretary  made  the  following  statement  of  the 
treasury : 

SEASON  1911-1912 
Balance  brought  forward  $310.13 
Annual  dues  360. 
Due  from  Signs,  their  share 
of  cost  of  dinners  275.92 

946.05 

Total  cost  of  dinners  635.92 
Balance  forward  S310.13 

The  Secretary  read  a  letter  received  from  Mr.  Charles 
P.  Howland,  the  son  of  Judge  Henry  E.  Howland,  Bro. 
Aries,  informing  the  Signs  of  the  precarious  condition  of 
Judge  Howland's  health  and  requesting  that  his  resignation 

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from  The  Zodiac  be  presented,  together  with  the  regret  of 
Judge  Howland's  family  that  this  action  has  become  necessary. 

On  motion  the  resignation  of  Judge  Howland  was  accepted 
with  great  regret  and  the  Secretary  instructed  to  so  inform 
Mr.  Charles  P.  Howland. 


Bro.  Leo  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  dinner,  the 
place  to  be  Sherrys,  on  December  28th. 
Adjourned. 


Total  cost  of  dinner 

Paid  from  Treasury 

Share  of  each  present  9.02 


S113.10 

SO.— 


J63.10 


Scorpio 


Secy,  and  Treasurer. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 


Saturday  December  28,  1912,  at  Sherry's  Rooms 


Present:  Leo,  caterer;  Aquarius,  Taurus,  Virgo,  Libra, 
Scorpio,  Pisces. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Tortue  verte 
Shad  grillee 

Noisette  d'agneau  Morgan 

Pommes  —  Aubergines 


Cailles  roties 
Celery,  mayonnaise 
Meringue  Florentine 
Gateaux  —  Fruits 
Cafe 


Wines:        Krug,  1898  —  Musigny,  '70  —  Haut  Brion,  '81 


The  minutes  of  previous  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

On  motion  of  Bro.  Libra,  Mr.  Robert  Bacon  was  pro- 
posed for  membership  to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  death 
of  Mr.  W.  Bayard  Cutting. 

On  motion  of  Bro.  Leo,  Rev'd  Henry  van  Dyke  was  pro- 
posed for  membership  to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  res- 
ignation of  Judge  Henry  E.  Howland. 

Each  of  these  gentlemen  received  the  unanimous  vote 
of  the  Signs  present  and  were  declared  elected  subject  to 
the  consent  and  approval  of  the  absent  Signs,  Brothers  Sag- 
ittarius and  Cancer.  Such  consent  and  approval  being  sub- 
sequently had  Mr.  Bacon  and  Dr.  van  Dyke  were  duly  noti- 
fied and  each  signified  his  acceptance  of  the  invitation  to 
join  The  Zodiac.  Mr.  Bacon  to  take  the  place  and  Sign  of 
Gemini,  Dr.  van  Dyke  to  take  the  place  and  Sign  of  Aries. 

The  Secretary  records  the  wish  of  the  Signs  at  this 
meeting  that  he  should  take  the  place  of  the  late  Bro.  Leo, 
Mr.  J.  Hampden  Robb,  on  a  Committee  appointed  at  the 

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meeting  January  29,  1910  charged  with  compiling  and  pub- 
lishing the  records  of  The  Zodiac.  Bro.  Taurus  is  the  other 
member  of  this  Committee. 

On  motion  the  date  of  the  next  Dinner  was  fixed  for 
February  first  instead  of  Jan'y.  25th,  for  the  better  accommo- 
dation of  several  Signs. 

Total  cost  of  this  Dinner  J120.5S. 
Share  of  each  Sign  present  10.08 

Bro.  Virgo  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  Dinner, 
he  to  appoint  the  place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs. 
Adjourned. 

Scorpio — Secry.  eY  Treasurer. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-NINTH 

MEETING 


Saturday,  February  first,  1913,  at  Sherry's 

Present:  Virgo,  caterer;  Scorpio,  Sagittarius,  Capricor- 

nus,  Aries,  Taurus,  Gemini,  Cancer,  Leo. 

Menu:      Smith  Islands  Pigeonneau  saute  sur  canap§ 

Potage  Borsch  Salade  fines  herbes 

Terrapin  Morgan  St.  Honore  frappe 

Selle  d'agneau  Fruit 

Pommes,  Hollandaise  —  Haricots  verts  Caf§ 


Wines:  Cocktails,  D.  S.  E.  • 

Krug,  '98 
Haut  Brion,  '83 
Musigny,  '70 
Louis  Philippe  Brandy 


The  minutes  were  read  and  approved. 

A  menu  card  ornamented  with  the  signs  of  the  zodiac 
in  color  was  presented  to  Bro  Aries  and  to  Bro  Gemini  to 
note  their  first  appearance  among  the  Signs,  and  their  healths 
were  duly  proposed  and  drunk. 

Bro.  Virgo  proposed  and  all  drank  to  the  health  of  the 
absent  Signs  Bros.  Aquarius,  Libra  and  Pisces.  Bro  Aries 
shed  a  new  and  goodly  ray  in  this  fashion: 


"SAGITTARIUS." 

"  Life  is  an  arrow,  therefore  you  must  know 
"What  mark  to  aim  at,  how  to  use  the  bow, 
"Then  draw  it  to  the  head  and  let  it  go." 

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The  Secretary  read  the  following  order  of  the  Signs 
which  he  had  received  from  Mr.  William  A.  Burnham: 

(March)  (April)  (May) 
"The  Ram,  the  Bull,  the  Golden  Twins 

(June)  (July) 
"And  next  to  Crab  the  Lion  shines 

(August)  (September) 
"The  Virgin  and  the  Scales 

(October)  (November)  (December) 
"The  Scorpion,  Archer  and  the  Goat 

(January) 

"The  man  who  holds  the  water  pot 

(February) 
"And  Fish  with  glistening  tails." 

The  Secretary  was  instructed  to  have  a  new  plate  en- 
graved for  the  dinner  notices  as  the  stationery  is  all  used  and 
the  old  plate  is  not  in  hand,  the  words  in  the  heading  below 
the  seal  to  be  "The  Zodiac." 

On  motion  the  date  of  the  next  dinner  is  fixed  for  March 
first  instead  of  February  22nd.  Bro  Capricornus  is  appointed 
caterer  for  the  next  dinner  he  to  select  the  place  and  the 
Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs. 

Total  cost  of  this  dinner  S189.05 
Share  of  each  Sign  present  14.34 

Adjourned. 

Scorpio — Secry  &  Treasurer. 


316 


TWO   HUNDRED   AND  SIXTIETH 

MEETING 

Saturday,  March  1st,  1913,  at  Sherry's 

Present:  Capricornus,  caterer;  Taurus,  Gemini,  Cancer, 
Leo,  Virgo,  Sagittarius. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Potage  oxtail 
Terrapin  Morgan 
Langue  de  veau  Mornay 
Haricots  verts  —  Pommes  sautees 


Supreme  de  pintade  Pascal 

Salade 
Mousse  au  fraises 
Fruit 
Cafe 


Wines:  Krug,  1898 

Haut  Brion,  1881 
Musigny,  1870 

Barnum's  Hotel  Madeira,  1832  contributed  by  Capricornus 

Old  Bignon,  1800,  Brandy 


It  was  noted  that  this  is  the  45th  anniversary  of  the 
founding  of  The  Zodiac  on  February  29th,  1868. 

On  motion,  the  date  of  the  next  dinner  is  fixed  for  March 
29th.  Bro.  Taurus  is  appointed  caterer,  he  to  select  the 
place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs.  The  secretary 
being  absent  Bro.  Capricornus  kept  the  record. 

Total  cost  of  this  dinner  $143.40 
Share  of  each  Sign  present  $10.43 

Adjourned. 

Scorpio — Secretary  and  Treasurer. 


3*7 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-FIRST 

MEETING 


Saturday,  March  29th,  1913,  at  Sherry's 


Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Leo,  Gemini,  Cancer,  Scor- 
pio, Sagittarius. 


The  minutes  of  the  previous  two  meetings  were  read 
and  approved.  The  Secretary  read  some  letters  received  by 
him  from  London  in  reply  to  inquiries  sent  concerning  a 
Society  reputed  to  exist  in  London  called  the  Zodiac  Club 
mention  of  which  is  found  in  our  own  records  years  ago. 

No  light  is  thrown  as  yet  on  the  subject,  every  likely 
covert,  as  our  correspondent  puts  it,  having  been  drawn 
blank  and  enquiries  having  been  made  in  all  directions  save 
Scotland  Yard  !  Bro  Libra's  health  was  drunk  with  many 
wishes  for  his  speedy  recovery.  The  Secretary  was  instructed 
to  cable  him  that  the  Signs  dining  together  had  drunk  his 
health  and  sent  their  love  and  wishes  for  many  returns  of  his 
approaching  Birthday.  On  motion  the  date  of  the  next  din- 
ner is  fixed  for  April  19th.  Bro  Gemini  appointed  caterer,  he 
to  select  the  place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs. 

Total  cost  of  this  dinner     S140.85,        Share  of  each  Sign  present  S13.48 


Menu: 


Huitres 

Kingfish  grillee 

Ris  de  veau  aux  petits  pois 

Cochon  de  lait 


Pommes  —  Compote  de  pommes 
Asperges,  sauce  Radford 
Turban  Marie  Louise 
Gateaux  —  Fruit  —  Caf6 


Wines: 


Krug,  '98 —  Haut  Brion,  '81  —  Chambertin,  '70 


Scorpio, — Secretary  and  Treasurer. 
318 


No  dinner  was  given  on  Saturday,  April  iQth  owing  to 
the  death  of  Bro.  Libra,  Mr.  J.  Pierpont  Morgan,  at  Rome, 
Italy  on  March  31st. 


3n  flDemodam,  %  pierpont  Morgan 

"THE   COMMODORE    HAS   COME   TO  PORT." 

And  is  he  dead  ?  He  was  a  living  power. 

When  markets  reeled  and  cities  were  aquake, 

Through  the  long  night  with  ready  brain  awake, 

He  toiled  and  calmed  the  world;  that  anxious  hour 

Like  a  strong  tower,  square  to  all  winds,  he  stood, 

Silent,  but  in  the  utterance  of  truth. 

Still  gifted  with  the  single  heart  of  youth, 

His  credit  grew,  made  strong  in  rectitude. 

Wisdom  he  joined  to  right  with  artless  skill 

To  evil  minds  he  was  enigma  still. 

Silence  the  snarling  dogs  of  petty  spite! — 

The  empty  envies  of  the  baser  sort! 

Honor  the  man  who  ruled  by  royal  right! 

Dip  flags,  the  Commodore  has  come  to  port ! 

—Right  Rev.  William  Boyd-Carpenter. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-SECOND 

MEETING 

Saturday  November  29th,  1913,  at  Sherry's 


Present:  Aquarius,  caterer;  Leo,  Taurus,  Pisces. 


Menu: 


Wines: 


Lynnhaven  oysters 
Mulligatawny  soup 
Terrapin  boned  au  naturel 
Turkey  farci 
Pommes  dorees  grillees 

Chateau  Haut  Brion,  1881 
Krug,  1898 

Total  cost  of  dinner 
Share  of  each  sign  present 


Haricots  verts  a  la  creme 

Fromage 

Poires  flambees 

Fruit 

Coffee 


867.50 
SI. 88 


Owing  to  the  Secretary's  absence  through  illness  the 
minutes  were  not  read. 

The  statement  of  the  Treasury  is  as  follows — Season 
1912-13 — 


Balance  brought  forward 
Annual  Dues 

Due  from  Signs,  share  of  din- 
ners 

Loan  by  Treasurer 


8310.13         Total  cost  of  dinners 
360.00         Tiffany  a/c  illuminated  menus, 

new  invitation  plate 
417.00         Stenographer  copying  records 
500.00         Repaid  Treasurer's  loan 
81,587.13  Balance  on  hand 


8706.95 

83.50 
133.44 
500.00 
163.24 
81,587.13 


Bro.  Leo  was  appointed  caterer  for  the  next  dinner,  he 
to  appoint  the  place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs. 

Mr.  John  Pierpont  Morgan  Junior  was  elected  to  take 
the  place  and  sign  of  Libra  lately  held  by  his  Father. 

Adjourned. 

Scorpio — Secretary  and  Treasurer. 
320 


No  dinner  was  given  on  Saturday  December  27th,  owing 
to  the  death  of  Bro.  Sagittarius,  Mr.  George  Sullivan  Bow- 
doin,  which  occurred  at  his  residence  on  Park  Avenue  De- 
cember sixteenth  in  his  81st  \  ear. 

His  membership  dates  from  February  28th,  1880.  Dur- 
ing the  thirty  four  years,  he  has  been  a  most  active  member, 
showing  great  interest  in  the  welfare  of  The  Zodiac — being 
a  constant  attendant  at  dinners  and  a  generous  contributor 
to  the  enjoyment  of  the  company,.  His  departure  makes  a 
great  gap  in  the  Signs.  After  a  long  life  of  honor  and  use- 
fulness he  leaves  a  great  number  of  friends  and  associates 
to  hold  his  memory  in  affection  and  esteem. 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-THIRD 

MEETING 


Saturday,  January  31st,  1914  at  Sherry's 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Aquarius,  Pisces,  Gemini, 
Virgo. 


Minutes  of  previous  meetings  were  read  and  approved. 

The  Secretary  announced  the  death  on  November  7th 
last  of  Judge  Henry  Elias  Howland  a  former  member  of  The 
Zodiac.    On  motion,  the  following  minute  was  adopted: 

"The  Signs  have  heard  with  regret  of  the  death  of  their 
former  Brother  Sign  Aries.  He  was  elected  in  February 
1 90 1,  taking  the  place  made  vacant  by  the  death  of  Mr. 
J.  W.  Clendennin  one  of  the  Original  Members  of  The  Zodiac 
and  continued  an  active  member  until  his  resignation  in  191 2 
on  account  of  failing  health.  Judge  Howland  was  well 
known  as  a  lawyer  and  of  great  repute  as  an  after  dinner 
speaker.  It  is  pleasant  to  recall  the  many  occasions  on 
which  he  has  entertained  the  Signs  at  dinner  with  anecdote 
and  reminiscence." 


Menu: 


Oysters 

Potage  Ma  Cousine 
Kingfish  laitiere  Meuniere 
Chapon  farci  desosse 
Haricots  verts 


Gelinotte  sur  canapes 
Salade 


Gateaux  St.  Honor6 

Fruits 

Cafe 


Wines: 


Krug,  1898 
Chambertin,  1865 


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The  Secretary  announced  that  Mr.  J.  P.  Morgan,  Junior, 
had  accepted  the  invitation  to  join  The  Zodiac. 

Mr.  Henry  P.  Davison  being  proposed  for  membership 
received  the  unanimous  vote  of  those  present  in  his  favor. 
The  consent  of  the  absent  Signs  being  subsequently  had  Mr. 
Davison  who  is  now  abroad  has  been  informed  of  his  election 
to  take  the  place  and  Sign  of  Sagittarius  vacant  by  the  death 
of  Mr.  George  S.  Bowdoin. 

It  was  agreed  that  the  next  dinners  should  be  on  the 
last  Fridays  in  the  months  to  suit  the  convenience  of  several 
Signs. 

Bro  Gemini,  caterer  for  the  next  dinner,  he  to  appoint 
the  place  and  the  Secretary  to  notify  the  Signs. 

Total  cost  of  this  dinner  $82.85 
Share  of  each  Sign  present  4.57 

Adjourned. 

Scorpio — Secretary  and  Treasurer. 


323 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-FOURTH 

MEETING 


Friday  February  27th,  1914,  at  Sherry's 

Present:  Gemini,  caterer;  Taurus,  Virgo. 

Menu:  Oysters  Supreme  de  pintade 

Potage  Gemini  Salade 

Bass  rayS  Bonne  Femme  Pouding  Roman 

Selle  d'agneau  Fruits 

Haricots  de  Lima  Caf£ 

Pommes  fondantes 

Wines:  Krug,  1898 

Haut  Brion,  1881 
Chambertin,  1865 

Total  cost  of  dinner  558.10 
Share  of  each  Sign  0. 

The  Secretary  being  absent  Bro.  Gemini  kept  the  min- 
utes. 

Scorpio — Secretary  &  Treasurer. 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-FIFTH 

MEETING 


Friday,  March  27th,  1914,  at  Sherry's 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Aquarius,  Taurus,  Gemini, 
Virgo,  Libra,  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Potage  Cultivateur 
Sole  anglaise,  Bercy 
Ris  de  veau  pique 
Baron  d'agneau 

Petits  pois  —  Pommes  rissolettes 


Salade 
Fromage 

Pouding  Romanoff 

Fruits 

Cafe 


Wines:  Krug.  '98 

Haut  Brion,  '81 
Chambertin,  '65 


The  Secretary  read  a  letter  from  Bro.  Aries,  now  U.  S. 
Minister  at  The  Hague,  requesting  permission  to  withdraw 
from  membership  on  account  of  probable  absence  from  Amer- 
ica for  some  time.  On  motion  the  resignation  was  accepted 
with  regret  and  with  the  understanding  that  Dr.  van  Dyke 
would  permit  his  name  to  be  again  proposed  for  member- 
ship to  take  the  first  vacancy  occurring  after  his  return  to 
this  country  from  foreign  service.  The  Signs  captivated  by 
each  others  society  sat  unusually  late  tonight. 


Total  cost  of  dinner  115.10 
Share  of  each  sign  present  7.88 


Bro.  Taurus,  caterer  for  next  dinner.  Adjourned. 

Scorpio — Secretary  and  Treasurer. 


325 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-SIXTH 

MEETING 

Friday,  April  24th,  1914,  at  Sherry's 

Present:  Taurus,  caterer;  Gemini,  Leo,  Libra,  Capri- 
cornus. 


Menu:  PotagesautS 
Sole  Dieppoise 
Agneau  de  printemps 
Petits  pois  Bonne  Femme 
Pommes  persillade 


Asperges,  Hollandaise 
Poussins  desosses  grille 

Salade 
Turban  aux  fraises 
Fromage  —  Cafe 


Wines: 


Krug,  "98 
Chambertin,  '65 
Haut  Brion,  '81 


Total  cost  of  dinner  114.95 
Share  of  each  Sign  present  10.99 


The  Secretary  to  be  caterer  for  next  dinner. 
Adjourned. 

Scorpio — Secretary  &  Treasurer. 


326 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-SEVENTH 

MEETING 


Friday,  December  4th,  1914,  at  Sherry's 


Present:  Scorpio,  caterer;  Aquarius,  Taurus,  Leo,  Virgo, 
Libra,  Pisces,  Capricornus. 

Menu:  Huitres  de  Lynnhaven  Pommes  douces  sautees 

Mulligatawny  soup  Haricots  verts  a  la  creme 

Terrapin  a  la  Sherry  Soufflee  aux  cerises 

Dindeau  rati  farci  Fruit  —  Cafe 

Wines:  Krug,  '98  —  Clos  de  Vougeot,  '81  —  Chateau  Lagrange,  '87 

The  Secretary  made  the  following  statement  of  the  con- 
dition of  the  Treasury 

Balance  brot  forward         163.24  per  contra 

Annual  dues                   360.00  Cost  of  dinners  paid  out  438.50 

Cost  of  dinners  paid  in     140.48  Balance  carried  forward  225.22 

663.72  663.72 

The  Secretary  announced  that  Mr.  Henry  P.  Davison 
had  accepted  the  invitation  to  join  The  Zodiac  tendered  to 
him  last  season,  his  Sign  to  be  Sagittarius.  Mr.  Richard  V. 
Lindabury  being  proposed  for  membership  received  the  votes 
of  all  present  in  his  favor  and  the  consent  of  the  absent  Signs 
being  had  Mr.  Lindabury  was  notified  and  accepted  his  elec- 
tion to  take  the  Sign  of  Aries,  succeeding  Dr.  van  Dyke 
resigned  on  account  of  long  absence  abroad. 

It  was  decided  to  have  the  next  dinner  on  Wednesday, 
December  30th,  Bro.  Pisces  to  be  the  caterer,  he  to  choose 
the  place  and  the  secretary  to  notify  the  signs. 

Total  Cost  of  dinner  114.50       Share  of  each  Sign  present  6.81 

Scorpio  Secy  &  Treasurer. 

327 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-EIGHTH 

MEETING 


Wednesday,  December  30th,  1914,  at  Sherry's 

Present:  Pisces,  caterer;  Aquarius,  Taurus,  Leo,  Virgo, 
Libra,  Scorpio,  Aries. 

Menu :  Cotuit  oysters  Jambon  de  Virginie  aux  Champagne 

Potage  Bortsch  Salade  de  laitue  et  fines  herbes 

Terrapin  a  la  Morgan  Plum  pudding  Solferino 

Poitrine  de  dindeau  piquee  Prin-  Fruit  —  Cafe 
cesse 

Wines:  Kmg,  '98 

Chateau  Lafite,  '78 
Musigny,  '78 
Rain  water  Madeira 
Cafe  Anglais  Brandy,  1797 

Bro.  Aries,  Mr.  Richard  Vliet  Lindabury,  this  being  his 
first  appearance  among  the  Signs  was  given  an  illuminated 
menu  card  with  the  names  of  members  and  their  signs. 

A  letter  was  read  from  Bro.  Cancer  stating  that  owing 
to  his  "continuing  indisposition  he  deemed  it  his  duty  to 
resign  from  membership  in  The  Zodiac  at  whose  meetings  it 
had  been  his  great  pleasure  to  attend." 

On  motion,  Bro.  Cancer's  resignation  was  accepted  with 
great  regret.  The  Secretary  was  instructed  to  inform  Col. 
Latrobe  of  this  action  and  to  add  that  it  is  the  wish  of  the 
Signs  that  he  should  allow  his  name  to  remain  as  an  Hono- 
rary Member  to  receive  the  usual  notices  of  dinners  and  to 
attend  whenever  possible.  To  this  Col.  Latrobe  subsequently 
replied  that  he  accepted  the  kind  invitation  with  the  "great- 

328 


Contributed  by  Brother  Libra 


Aquarius 


est  pleasure  and  pride"  and  will  avail  himself  thereof  as  often 
"as  his  condition  admits." 

It  was  decided  that  the  next  dinner  be  on  Thursday 
January  28th,  Bro.  Libra  to  be  caterer,  the  Secretary  to  no- 
tify the  Signs. 

Total  cost  of  dinner  107.00 
Share  of  each  Sign  present  S.Siyi 

Adjourned. 

Scorpio,  Secretary  and  Treasurer. 


329 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTY-NINTH 

MEETING 


Friday,  January  29th,  1915,  at  Sherry's 


Present:  Leo,  Aquarius,  Virgo,  Pisces,  Taurus,  Aries, 
Sagittarius,  Scorpio;  the  caterer  Bro.  Libra  although  un- 
avoidably absent  had  made  admirable  arrangements  for  the 
dinner. 

Menu:  Huttres  Gelinotte  sur  canape 

Oxtail  soup  Salade  de  saison 

Terrapin  a  la  Morgan  Bombe  Romanoff 

Selle  d'agneau  Fruit  —  Caf6 

Haricots  verts  —  Pommes  Bermuda 


Wines:  Krug,  1900 
Krug,  1889 
Haut  Brion,  1890 
Musigny,  1878 

Cafe  Anglais  Brandy,  1797      contributed  by  Bro.  Aquarius 


all  contributed  by 
Bro.  Libra  from  his  cellar 


Mr.  Frank  Knight  Sturgis  being  proposed  for  member- 
ship received  the  unanimous  vote  of  those  present  in  his 
favor.  The  approval  of  the  absent  Signs  being  subsequently 
had  Mr.  Sturgis  was  informed  of  his  election  which  he  ac- 
cepted in  a  graceful  and  appreciative  note  addressed  to  the 
Secretary.  Mr.  Sturgis  takes  the  place  and  Sign  of  Cancer 
succeeding  Col.  Latrobe  resigned. 

The  next  dinner  is  set  for  Friday,  February  26th,  Bro. 
Sagittarius  to  be  the  caterer,  the  Secretary  to  notify  the 
Signs. 

Total  cost  of  dinner  85.55 
Share  of  each  sign  present  3.20 

Adjourned. 

Scorpio — Secretary  and  Treasurer. 
330 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTIETH 

MEETING 


Friday,  February  26,  1915,  at  Sherry's 

Present:  Sagittarius,  caterer;  Aries,  Taurus,  Cancer, 
Leo,  Virgo,  Libra,  Scorpio,  Capricornus. 


Menu:  Huitres 

Potage  Renaissance 
Sole  anglaise,  Bercy 
Noisette  d'agneau 
Petits  pois  Bonne  Femme 
Pommes  fondantes 


Terrapin  Morgan 
Chapon  a  !a  broche 
Salade  aux  fines  herbes 
Glace  a  la  Russe 
Fruits 
Cafe 


Wines:         Krug,  "89 

Haut  Brion,  '90 
Musigny,  '78 
Madeiras 

Cafe  Anglais  Brandy 

Kohinoor  Cigars,  each  the  size  of  a  roller  pin,  provided  by  Bro.  Virgo  proved  as 
good  as  they  were  beautiful. 

Brother  Sagittarius  and  Bro.  Cancer  each  received  a 
picture  of  the  Signs  of  The  Zodiac  in  color  with  the  date  of 
his  election  inscribed. 

Bro.  Virgo  being  the  senior  member  of  the  Signs  pres- 
ent proposed  the  health  of  Bro.  Cancer,  this  being  his  first 
appearance  among  the  Signs.  Bro.  Cancer  in  making  his 
acknowledgments  took  no  pains  to  conceal  that  he  felt  jus- 
tified in  a  greater  degree  of  pride  and  satisfaction  than  that 
which  possessed  Joseph  of  old,  since  Joseph  only  dreamed 
that  eleven  stars  made  obeisance  to  him. 

33i 


from  Brother  Libra 
from  Brother  Aquarius 


Bro.  Sagittarius,  caterer  for  this  evening  being  compli- 
mented upon  the  perfection  of  the  arrangements,  modestly 
intimated  that  in  his  preparations  he  had  borne  in  mind  the 
observations  of  two  eminent  persons: 

Dean  Swift  when  consulted  concerning  the  courses  of  a 
dinner  exclaimed  "A  fig  for  your  bill  of  fare!  Show  me 
your  bill  of  company." 

A  distinguished  Senator  on  being  asked  what  he  would 
suggest  for  dinner  remarked  "I  know  of  nothing  better 
than  champagne — do  you?" 

The  Secretary  proposed  his  usual  toast  "The  Minutes" 
which  were  thereupon  read  and  following  some  disrespectful 
comments  by  Bro.  Virgo  approved.  The  next  dinner — Fri- 
day, March  26th — Bro.  Capricornus  to  be  caterer. 

Total  cost  of  this  dinner  118.30 
Share  of  each  Sign  present  6.48 

Adjourned. 

Scorpio— Secretary  &  Treasurer. 


332 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTY-FIRST 

MEETING 

Friday,  March  26th,  1915,  at  Sherry's 

Present:  Capricornus,  caterer;  Gemini,  Taurus,  Can- 
cer, Leo,  Virgo,  Scorpio,  Sagittarius,  Aquarius. 

Menu:  Hultres  Salade  de  saison 

Green-turtle  soup  Jambon  Pascal 

Pompano  Meuniere  Asperges,  sauce  mousseline 

Selle  d'agneau  Mousse  aux  fraises 

Pommes  Bermuda  Cafe 

Celery  a  la  Molle  Fruit 
Supreme  de  poussins 

Wines:  Krug,  1900 

Lafite,  1878 
Musigny,  1878 
Brandy,  Cafe  Anglais 

The  wines  were  contributed  by  Bro.  Libra,  whose  cellar 
like  the  widow  Cruse's  oil,  never  fails.  Bro.  Gemini  was 
warmly  welcomed  after  his  long  absence. 

It  was  resolved  that  a  writ  of  Ne  Exeat  be  invoked  to 
keep  him  at  home  at  least  until  the  next  dinner.  He  ex- 
pressed regret  that  he  could  not  have  been  both  at  home 
and  in  France  at  the  same  time.  Surely,  if  Gemini  meaning 
the  Twins  cannot  be  in  two  places  at  once,  who  can? 

Minutes  of  the  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

The  next  dinner  to  be  on  Friday,  30th  April. 

Total  cost  of  this  dinner  S94.60 
Share  of  each  sign  present  3.85 

Adjourned. 

Scorpio — Secretary  and  Treasurer. 


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TWO  HUNDRED  AND  SEVENTY-SECOND 

MEETING 

Friday,  April  30,  1915  at  Sherry's 

Present:  Cancer,  caterer;  Aries,  Virgo,  Scorpio,  Capri- 
cornus,  Aquarius.  » 

Menu:  Clams  Asperges,  Hollandaise 

Potage  Cultivateur  Chapon  a  la  broche 

Morne  parmentie  Salade  de  saison 

Gigot  d'agneau  Glace  Montpensier 

Pommes  rissolees  —  Carrots  Vispy  Cafe 

Wines:  Krug,  '89 
Lafite,  '78 
Musigny 

Rain  water  Madeira 
Cafe  Anglais  Brandy 

The  Secretary  announced  that  he  and  Bro.  Taurus  were 
arranging  for  the  publication  of  the  minutes,  as  heretofore 
authorized. 

All  standing  and  in  silence  drank  a  toast  to  the  memory 
of  our  late  Bro.  Pisces. 

On  motion  the  following  Minute  was  adopted: 

"We  meet  here  tonight  with  the  Sign  of  Pisces  in  shadow 
and  with  one  vacant  chair.  Death  came  to  Nelson  Wil- 
marth  Aldrich  with  brief  warning  on  Friday  morning,  April 
1 6th  at  his  home  in  this  City. 

"  Gifted  with  a  most  attractive  personality  and  great 
charm  of  manner  and  endowed  with  a  very  high  order  of  in- 
telligence and  a  mind  richly  stored  he  greatly  endeared  him- 
self to  his  close  associates. 

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"We,  his  sorrowing  friends,  recognize  fully  the  loss  that 
has  come  to  us  and  know  that  we  will  sadly  miss  him  from 
his  accustomed  place.  Turning  from  our  personal  interests 
we  pay  our  tribute  to  his  public  career  and  dwell  with  proud 
satisfaction  upon  his  broad  usefulness,  his  untiring  energy 
and  his  great  services  to  the  nation  he  so  long  and  loyally 
served.  We  feci  that  coming  generations  will  learn  to  recog- 
nize in  his  wise  and  farseeing  legislative  measures  safeguards 
that  have  efficiently  protected  and  will  continue  to  conserve 
public  credit  and  avoid  future  disaster." 

The  next  dinner  to  be  on  Friday  Dec.  3rd. 
Bro.  Scorpio  to  be  Caterer. 

Total  cost  of  this  dinner  $65.90 
Share  of  each  Sign  present  1.00 

Adjourned. 

Scorpio — Secretary  and  Treasurer. 


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ADDENDA 


NEW  YORK'S  DINING  CLUBS* 

WEDAS  AND  ZODIACS  AND  OTHER  BANQUETING 

ORGANIZATIONS 

HOW  THE  EARLIER  CLUBS  WERE  FORMED  AND  DERIVED  THEIR 
NAMES— RARE  OLD  WINES  AND  ARTISTIC  STUDIES  IN  TERRA- 
PIN— CO RSA IRS,  KITTENS,  AND  THE  ROUND  TABLE 

Perhaps  the  oldest  of  New  York's  dining  clubs  is  that  now  known  as 
the  Weda.  It  was  established  in  1838,  although  for  a  number  of  years 
before  that  the  original  members  had  dined  together  once  a  month  in  the 
restaurants  and  hotels  in  the  vicinity  of  Bowling  Green.  In  those  days 
there  was  no  stenographer  at  the  elbow  of  every  merchant,  and  the  click 
of  the  typewriter  did  not  disturb  the  solemn  quiet  of  the  counting  rooms. 
New  York's  merchants,  in  the  first  quarter  of  the  century,  wrote  with 
their  own  hands  their  own  business  letters  and  had  no  thought  of  a  head 
correspondent,  who  dictated  to  stenographers,  who  dictated  to  type- 
writers.- 

So  it  was.  When  "packet  day"  came  round  they  had  no  time  to 
waste  in  going  up  town  to  Park  Place,  still  less  further  up,  to  partake  of 
the  family  noonday  dinner.  Instead  of  that  the  restaurants  of  Bowling 
Green  or  Whitehall  Street  were  patronized  to  save  time.  A  dozen  of 
those  merchants  adopted  a  further  time-saving  plan  by  agreeing  to  desig- 
nate one  of  their  number  for  each  packet  day  to  arrange  for  all  their 
dinners.  As  they  prospered  and  grew  older  and  the  cares  of  the  corre- 
spondence were  gradually  transferred  to  junior  partners,  this  monthly 
dinner  became  a  feature  of  their  quiet  lives.  The  menu  was  extended, 
the  dining  hour  prolonged,  and  in  1838  one  of  this  party  of  twelve,  Mr. 
Alexander  R.  Wyckoff,  suggested  at  one  dinner  that  on  next  packet  day 
they  should  dine  together  at  Monsieur  Delmonico's  restaurant,  which, 
*  From  the  New  York  Sun,  February  18,  1893 


though  rather  up  town,  being  on  the  corner  of  Beaver  and  William  Streets, 
would  afford  them,  he  had  been  assured,  an  excellent  dinner  at  a  reason- 
able cost.  Mr.  Wyckoff's  suggestion  was  adopted,  and  he  was  appointed 
caterer  for  the  occasion.  It  turned  out  to  be  an  excellent  repast,  sure 
enough,  but  the  merchants  were  staggered  at  the  cost — i?io  each!  The 
whole  commercial  community  gossiped  for  days  about  this  excessive 
extravagance,  and  the  members  of  the  party,  to  perpetuate  the  joke  on 
themselves,  decided  to  form  themselves  into  a  dining  club,  under  the 
name  of  Wyckoff's  Economical  Dining  Association.  That  was  more 
than  half  a  century  ago,  but  the  club  still  exists,  the  initial  letters  of  the 
words  of  the  original  title,  W.  E.  D.  A.,  forming  the  club's  present  name. 

As  the  merchants  grew  in  prosperity  they  wisely  took  more  time  for 
their  pleasure,  and  their  monthly  dinners,  instead  of  being  an  incident  to 
their  toil,  became  a  function  of  their  leisure.  Their  sons  and  their  grand- 
sons succeeded  them  in  membership,  the  number  of  which  has  never 
increased.  The  place  of  dining  has  gradually  moved  up  town  with  the 
growth  of  the  city,  and  each  year,  beginning  with  November,  the  Weda 
Club  has  six  consecutive  monthly  dinners.  Its  members  are  all  club  men, 
and  in  recent  past  years  the  dinners  have  all  been  at  some  club,  within 
the  last  few  years  almost  invariably  at  the  Knickerbocker.  For  each 
dinner  two  members  are  appointed  as  caterers,  and  they  devote  much 
time  during  the  intervening  month  in  a  diligent  and  thoughtful  consider- 
ation of  their  menu.  All  the  possibilities  of  the  world's  markets  are  re- 
viewed, and  the  precious  stores  of  their  private  and  their  clubs'  wine 
cellars  are  searched  that,  to  paraphrase  Omar  Khayyam,  the  jug  of  wine 
to  be  discussed  underneath  their  bough  may  be  a  fitting  accompaniment 
to  the  loaf  of  bread  provided. 

Many  of  the  dining  clubs,  like  the  Weda,  had  as  their  origin  some 
reason  for  their  existence  aside  from  the  simple  purpose  of  a  good  dinner 
in  good  company.  The  Zodiac  Club,  however,  began  twenty-six  years 
ago  with  exactly  the  purpose  which  still  maintains  it.  Twelve  members 
of  the  old  New  York  Club,  one  for  each  sign  of  the  zodiac,  moved  by  a 
common  impulse,  said:  "Let  us,  for  six  months  in  the  year,  dine  together 
and  dine  well."  That  was  when  the  old  New  York  Club  occupied  what  was 
then  known  as  the  David  Haight  house,  on  the  corner  of  Fifth  Avenue  and 


Fifteenth  Street,  before  the  old  New  York  Club  disbanded  and  the  present 
one  was  organized.  It  was  a  comparatively  small  club,  but  there  are  old 
club  men  to-day  who  assert  that  it  was  the  most  attractive  club  New  York 
City  has  ever  had.  Dining  was  always  a  great  feature  of  that  club,  and 
in  those  days  especially  the  little  dinner  parties  in  the  smaller  dining 
rooms,  which  had  been  beautifully  decorated  by  Mr.  Haight's  daughters. 
In  the  rear  of  the  house  was  a  very  attractive  garden,  where  many  a  good 
dinner  was  served  in  the  summer  evenings.  Henry  Ward  was  President 
of  the  New  York  Club  when  the  Zodiac  Club  was  formed  and  he  was  one 
of  the  charter  members  of  the  Dining  Club.  The  other  charter  members 
were  Gen.  William  Cutting,  Brockholst  Cutting,  Giraud  Foster,  a  noted 
gourmet  of  his  day;  J.  W.  Clendenin,  Gen.  E.  E.  Potter,  William  Holly 
Hudson,  Walter  L.  Cutting,  uncle  of  the  other  Cuttings  mentioned; 
James  H.  Strong,  Richard  Church,  Edwin  A.  Post,  and  Alonzo  C. 
Monson. 

Of  these  charter  members  five  are  members  to-day,  six  are  dead,  and 
one,  Gen.  William  Cutting,  who  is  now  in  Europe,  has  resigned.  The 
vacancy  caused  by  his  resignation  has  not  been  filled,  as  new  members 
have  been  elected  only  to  fill  vacancies  caused  by  death.  This  is  the  pres- 
ent membership  of  the  club: 

George  S.  Bowdoin,  Philip  Schuyler,  J.  W.  Clendenin,  William 
Turnbull,  William  Chrystie,  Edwin  A.  Post,  James  H.  Strong,  Alonzo 
C.  Monson,  J.  Hampden  Robb,  Peter  Marie,  and  Richard  Church. 

Vacancies  in  this  club's  membership  are  filled  only  with  the  unan- 
imous consent  of  members;  the  mere  suggestion  that  a  proposed  name 
should  be  withdrawn  accomplishes  its  purpose.  The  Zodiacs,  more  per- 
haps than  any  other  organization  of  any  kind  in  New  York,  study  the 
art  of  dining  well.  They  realize  that  a  shading  too  much  or  too  little  in 
the  flavor  of  the  least  important  dish  is  no  more  inharmonious,  and  no 
less  so,  than  one  companion  at  the  feast  not  wholly  agreeable.  The  Zodiacs 
dined  for  some  years  at  the  various  clubs  to  which  its  members  belong, 
and  at  Delmonico's,  but  of  late  years  the  choice  has  been  the  Knicker- 
bocker Club.  They  dine  on  the  last  Saturday  of  each  month  from  No- 
vember to  April  inclusive.  Each  member  has  his  appointed  turn  to  serve 
as  caterer,  and  in  his  turn  each  caterer  is  stimulated  not  only  by  the  spirit 
of  emulation,  but  by  the  knowledge  that  any  lapse  from  the  high  standard 


of  the  club  in  either  wines  or  viands  will  be  frankly  and  freely  criticised 
by  the  other  members  for  the  betterment  of  his  understanding. 

The  acknowledged  exalted  position  held  by  the  Zodiacs  as  diners 
has  doubtless  had  a  considerable  effect  upon  the  character  of  dinners  in 
their  class  in  New  York.  The  Zodiacs  were  among  the  earliest  to  dis- 
courage the  once  prevailing  dreary  multiplicity  of  dishes.  Their  courses 
consist  usually,  after  the  oysters,  of  soup,  fish,  roast,  entree,  game,  salad, 
cheese.  Sometimes,  but  seldom,  an  hors  d'oeuvre  is  properly  introduced, 
and  sometimes  a  confiture.  It  will  be  observed  that  the  entree  is  men- 
tioned here  between  the  roast  and  game,  and  the  salad  after  the  game. 
They  are  variable  and  movable  quantities  in  the  estimation  of  the  Zodiacs. 
For  instance,  it  might  suit  the  caterer  to  serve  terrapin  instead  of  fish,  in 
which  case  there  would  probably  be  no  entree;  if  the  roast  is  a  capon, 
the  salad  would  probably  be  served  with  it;  if  it  were  a  saddle  of  mut- 
ton, the  salad  might  either  be  moved  down  to  the  game,  or  else  served 
with  the  cheese.  There  are,  of  course,  many  other  combinations  depend- 
ing upon  the  question  of  vegetables,  served  either  with  a  course  or  as  a 
separate  course.  After  more  than  a  hundred  and  fifty  dinners  the  Zodiacs 
are  proud  in  their  consciousness  that  there  are  no  duplicate  menus  in  their 
archives.  Like  the  Weda  Club,  the  Zodiacs  recognize  an  enormous 
change  in  the  quality  and  character  of  the  wines  in  the  last  quarter  of  a 
century.  There  was  a  time  when  the  merest  tyro  in  the  art  of  dining 
not  only  knew  exactly  what  wine  went  with  each  course,  but  could  get  a 
decent  bottle  of  each  requisite  kind  if  he  was  willing  to  pay  for  it;  but 
sad  times  have  fallen  to  the  lot  of  the  caterer  in  the  matter  of  wines, 
especially  as  to  Bordeaux  and  Burgundy.  Now  that  the  bottlers  of 
Bordeaux  have  to  fight  for  enough  stock  from  the  better  known  chateaux  to 
mix  enough  of  it  into  the  wine  they  sell  to  give  them  countenance  in  putting 
the  chateaux'  names  on  the  bottles,  doubt,  distrust,  and  disappointment 
overtake  the  dining  club  caterers.  There  is  trouble  also  in  the  sweet 
white  wines.  With  the  dry  white  wines,  especially  those  from  the  Rhine 
districts,  there  is  more  peace  of  mind  and  palate  obtainable,  but  com- 
parative confidence  remains  only  in  champagnes.  It  is  this  that  has 
forced  that  garrulous  beverage  from  its  once  lowly  position  on  the  menu 
up  to  higher  stations,  until  even  where  sit  the  dining  clubs  down,  the 
bottle  that  pops  is  sometimes  opened  with  the  oysters.    But  dining  club 


members  have  cellars  of  their  own,  and  sometimes  the  caterer  is  helped 
out  by  a  few  bottles  of  decent  claret,  or  some  long-necked  hock,  or  oc- 
casionally with  a  bottle  of  Madeira,  from  a  member's  private  stock. 

Next  to  the  question  of  wines,  the  most  troublous  pleasure  the  Wedas 
and  Zodiacs  have  is  the  question  of  terrapin.  Fools  who  rush  in  where 
angels  fear  to  tread  have  sought  to  establish  reputations  as  gourmets  by 
hotly  advocating  the  Maryland  style  of  cooking  the  diamond-back.  That 
is  a  stew  practically  without  sauce,  the  prepared  terrapin  being  seethed 
in  a  chafing-dish  in  which  nothing  but  some  fresh  butter  has  been  placed, 
a  wine  glass  of  Madeira  being  added,  for  flavoring  purposes  only,  in  a  stew 
for  eight  people.  As  a  matter  of  fact  nine  people  out  of  ten  have  to  ac- 
quire a  taste  for  terrapin  cooked  in  that  way,  while  a  terrapin  stew  with 
the  white  cream  sauce  of  Philadelphia,  or  the  brown  stock  sauce  of  New 
York,  is  palatable  to  almost  every  one  at  once.  The  ordinary  terrapin  stew 
is  seasoned,  in  addition  to  pepper  and  salt,  with  onion,  sweet  herbs,  spiced 
sauce  or  walnut  or  mushroom  catsup,  and  further  contains  butter,  browned 
flour,  brown  sherry  and  the  beaten  yolk  of  an  egg,  and  that  is  what  the 
young  enthusiast  usually  gets  when  he  thinks  he  is  eating  terrapin,  Mary- 
land style.  If  he  really  got  a  dish  of  terrapin,  Maryland  style,  he  would 
not  know  what  it  was.  But  that  has  nothing  to  do  with  the  Zodiac  Club 
men.  Those  earnest  gentlemen  have  been  discussing  what  is  the  best 
way  to  cook  terrapin  for  a  quarter  of  a  century  and  have  not  arrived  at 
a  conclusion.  Their  views  as  to  whether  or  not  the  terrapin  flesh  should 
be  boned  after  being  boiled  and  before  it  is  ready  for  the  chafing  dish, 
would  make  an  interesting  volume. 

But  there  are  other  dining  clubs. 

The  Corsair  Dining  Club  is  one  of  the  younger  institutions  of  its 
kind,  but  it  is  rapidly  making  up  for  lost  time  by  having  its  monthly 
dinners  all  the  year  round,  instead  of  only  during  the  winter  season  as  do 
the  other  clubs.  Mr.  J.  Pierpont  Morgan's  steam  yacht  is  named  the 
Corsair,  and  when,  in  the  winter  of  1886,  a  number  of  gentlemen  who 
had  frequently  cruised  with  Mr.  Morgan  resolved  to  continue  their  asso- 
ciation as  a  dining  club,  their  formal  organization  naturally  took  the 
name  of  the  yacht.  The  members  of  the  club  are:  J.  Pierpont  Morgan, 
Charles  Lanier,  George  Bowdoin,  Joseph  H.  Choate,  Benjamin  H.  Bris- 


tow,  Chauncey  M.  Depew,  William  Turnbull,  David  Eggleston,  Charles 
E.  Strong,  Phillips  Schuyler,  William  C.  Whitney,  Frank  Thompson, 
John  King,  and  Frank  K.  Sturgis,  the  last  named  being  Secretary. 

On  the  third  Saturday  evening  in  each  month,  from  November  until 
May,  the  Corsairs  dine  together  at  the  Union,  the  Knickerbocker,  the 
Union  League,  or  the  Manhattan  Club.  In  the  summer  time  the  monthly 
dinner  is  on  board  of  Mr.  Morgan's  yacht,  but  on  some  other  evening 
than  Saturday,  as  most  of  the  members  go  to  their  country  places  on 
that  day.  During  the  yachting  season  there  are  at  all  times  two  or  more 
members  of  the  club  cruising  on  the  Corsair,  and  it  is  their  pleasant  duty 
to  see  that  the  monthly  dinner  on  board  is  of  a  character  befitting  the 
place  and  occasion.  In  the  winter  the  Corsairs  adopt  the  usual  dining 
club  plan  of  taking  turns  in  catering,  and  the  highest  evidence  that  can 
be  given  that  the  Corsair  caterers  are  artists,  is  that  that  club's  average 
attendance  at  dinner  is  twelve  out  of  a  membership  of  fourteen.  It  is 
important  to  note  that  this  is  the  highest  recorded  average.  The  Cor- 
sairs permit  their  caterer  to  bring  a  guest  to  the  monthly  dinner,  and  any 
member  may  invite  a  guest,  after  proper  notice  to  the  secretary. 

The  Kittens'  Dining  Club  was  formed  by  some  younger  members  of 
the  old  New  York  Club  a  few  years  after  the  Zodiac.  It  is  much  the  same 
in  its  character  and  the  class  of  membership.  The  Kittens,  like  the  Zodi- 
acs, dine  for  the  sake  of  dining,  wherein  another  well-known  dining  club, 
the  Round  Table,  differs.  This  latter  club  takes  metaphorically  its  Book 
of  Verses  to  dinner  with  it;  that  is,  it  has  a  less  pure  and  single  purpose 
— it  discusses  other  things  than  its  dinner.  This  may  be  accounted  for 
perhaps  by  the  fact  that  the  club  is  to  some  extent  influenced  by  foreign- 
ers, such  as  E.  Lawrence  Godkin  and  Carl  Schurz.  The  natural  desire 
of  these  gentlemen  to  discuss  the  proper  manner  for  conducting  the  Ameri- 
can Government  sways  them  even  when  wine  and  viands  are  more  obvious 
subjects  for  discussion.  But  such  stalwart  American  members  of  the 
Round  Table  as  William  C.  Whitney  have  a  benign  tendency  to  keep 
the  distinguished  organization  close  along  the  lines  of  the  true  purpose 
of  a  dining  club. 


